"Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. But Simon’s wife’s mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. 39So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them". Luke 4:38-39 NKJV
Many of us read this passage and wonder why things such as this don't happen to us. Hazel and I have had the flu for over 3 weeks now; tried very drug we can and are still suffering. People can say, it's because of our lack of faith but, I know it's not. Then of course, there are scriptures such as John 4:49-51: "The nobleman said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies!”
50Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. 51And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, “Your son lives!"
Again, this can all lead to lack of faith on our part; but, we know this is not the case.
We're called to walk by faith, not by sight 2 Cor 5:7. This means believing what we hear and see without the slightest of doubts in our minds. Perhaps the people above, needed to believe in Jesus without being tested and this is why they received miracles. We shouldn't only believe, we should expect such things from Jesus because, this is how He wants us to be; to be any different means we have to go without.
Don't be frightened to expect from Jesus. If He has said it, He expects us to receive it. This could be the reason He said 'Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe' John 4:48. Therefore, begin taking Jesus at His word and watch the difference.
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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