How many of us find ourselves praying, “O God if I just had a bit more faith …”
We feel inadequate. Am I good enough? Am I tall enough? Am I good looking enough? Do I have enough Faith?
Luke 17:6 The Lord replied, "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
When insecurity has hold of us we easily hear Jesus’ words as judgment – “O Ye of little faith!”
But Jesus is usually more hope than judgment. We can also receive these same words as assurance: You’re more than enough just as you are! – If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, [and you certainly have at least that much] you could [do anything!]
I never want to hear excuses from people about being inadequate. So you’re not Jesus. Paul wasn’t Jesus either. Nor were Matthew, Mary, John or Dorcas. We are more than enough for the tasks of life God sets before us. John 14:12 Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these.
We are enough just as we are. Let us be content with ourselves even as we seek to grow in love and faith all the days of our lives.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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