DO YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED MEASURE OF FAITH?

Read: Mathew 8:1-34

Meditation verse:

“But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).

A centurium in Capernaum came to Jesus, requesting healing for his servant. When Jesus said He would go to his house to heal the servant, the centurium replied, “Lord I am not worthy that you should come to my house, just speak the word and I know my servant will be healed”. Jesus marvelled at the centurium, referring to his faith as “great faith”. In another scenario, the disciples found themselves in a boat tossed by a great tempest, whilst Jesus was fast asleep. When they woke Him up in fear, Jesus rebuked them for their lack of faith, referring to it as “little faith”.

Both stories highlight two different measures of faith: great and little faith. What category does your faith belong to? Is it possible that the reason you are yet to receive answers to your requests from God is due to your little faith? Hebrews 11:6 says that without faith, it is impossible to please God, for anyone coming to God must believe and acknowledge Him as God and as a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. How can you increase the measure of your faith? Romans 10:17 says “so then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God”. So, study and meditate on God’s word daily. Feed on His promises. “This book of law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success”. (Joshua 1:8)

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
Have you asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart?

He says in Mathew 11:28, “come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He longs to give you rest."

Would you like to do so now? Here’s a prayer you can say:
Dear Jesus, I believe that You died to save me from all my sins. Today, I invite you into my heart and I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all my sins and help me to live my life for You.

If you prayed this prayer, send me an email at rockteachingministry@gmail.com

I would love to pray with you personally and send you a copy of my book; ‘Living the Life’ to encourage you as you begin your new life in Christ.