Friday, February 04, 2005 (06:08:15)
I read this message from time to time to remind myself of the truth it contains. Knowing what is right, doesn't miraculously make it easier to embrace. It takes work, because we have flesh to crucify everyday.
Luke 17:5-6
17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
17:6 So the Lord replied, If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this black mulberry tree, Be pulled out by the roots and planted in the sea, and it would obey you.
A mulberry tree has an extensive root system. Pulling one out of the ground would be unthinkable. Matthew references removing a mountain.
We all know the Lord expects us to have faith (Romans 1:17). We all know we are each given a measure of faith (Romans 12:3). We all know without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6), but what is faith?
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