"Do not be afraid; only believe" Luke 8:50 NKJV
You may have tried everything and all you have done has failed, the problem is still there. You have called on God, as the bible tells you to, but He appears not to be listening. At times such as these, it feels like you are totally alone; no one can help you and you are sinking fast. You are aware of what Jesus said, 'Do not be afraid; only believe' but how can you not be afraid when all this is going on in your life and God appears absent.
Is this the way you are feeling? You are not alone; people all over the world pray for things urgently but, receive no answer. Why is this? Well, many may ask from selfish needs, 'You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you spend it on your pleasures' James 4:3. If you're asking God to allow you to win the Lottery, it will probably not happen. If He allowed this, you may make the money more important that Him, the money could take over your life.
But, for people who are in desperate situations and are asking God for help, let me tell you, He hasn't deserted you, His Word is true, He cannot lie. When He encourages you to cast every burden upon Him (Psalm 55:22) He means it and will honour His Word. Jesus tells you not to worry but believe, so as you call on Him, trusting Him to help you, He goes deeper into your situation to find a solution. Let me give you an example, you may have hit rock bottom, but who is the rock? Yes, it is Jesus, He is the rock (1 Corinthians 10:4). Therefore, take comfort in the fact that if you do hit rock bottom, He is there and will help you back to the top. It is a strong discipline to learn but, it must be done. You need to deepen your faith. You must believe that what He has said He will do, He will do. As I have said, He cannot and will not lie, He is truth.
Let me encourage you; take our text today and own it, believe it and make it your personal prayer - your declaration that, 'I will not be afraid - I will believe'. When you are in fearful situations, use this. When you are wondering if you are able to pay your bills, use it. You belong to King Jesus, He will look after you, He is your Rock, you'll never stay at the bottom because, He is there with you and will raise you up.
Do not be afraid; only believe
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