ASLC Devotions - Wednesday

Wednesday, April 6

Matthew 9: 28-29

 

They went right into the house where he was staying and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe I can make you see?"  "Yes, Lord" they told him, "we do."  Then he touched their eyes and said, "Because of your faith it will happen."

 

"Because of your faith, it will happen."  In order that the blind men could see, they had to first profess their faith that Jesus could heal them.  How many times do people ask for something of God but do not really trust it could happen?  When it doesn't, they become disheartened and even angry.  They turn away - to what?  Society offers things to sooth the wounds: alcohol, drugs, sex and on and on.  But what happens when all that wears off and they are still hurting?  The Bible has the answers.  Here are a few examples that can give comfort.

 

Jesus said "Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest."  Matthew 11: vs. 28.

 

Give your burdens to the Lord and he will carry them.  He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.  Psalm 58: vs. 22

 

Out of his glorious, unlimited resources, he will give you the mighty inner strengthening of his Holy Spirit.  Ephesians 3: vs. 16.

 

The Bible assures us over and over that God is with us and he will never let us go.  And aren't we fortunate that we have pastors who tell us that in many ways and a supportive congregation who prays for us and helps us if we let them.  Let us praise and thank God.

 

Kay Weir   

Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for more information about all of our ministries. Gather tonight (Wednesday) for soup supper at 6:15 and worship at 7. Then we'll see you Sunday morning at 8:30 and 11.