APR 27

James 1:5-8
Memorise James 1:6
“…ask in faith…”

The Bible tells us that the person who still worries after praying is guilty of doubting God’s Word. He lacks faith. He is compared to the sea waves that flow and ebb with the tide. Worse still, when the wind blows, he is tossed and driven to and fro. When we waver, we are basing our faith on feelings or emotions, instead of God’s Word. Then we cannot expect to receive “anything of the Lord” (verse 7). Our faith must become stable, steadfast, and consistent to receive blessings from God.

While many of us are weak in the faith, we need not stop there. We must mature in the faith. We will then learn to simply take God at His Word and act on it accordingly. We will not doubt, or flounder in our unbelief or uncertainty. We would not waver in unbelief or rebellion. As you progress in spiritual maturity, there will be a growing steadfastness in your faith. Abraham was strong in the faith. He did not waver in unbelief. He moved to Canaan, as God commanded, where God promised him a son in his old age, made him a father of many nations, and provided a land for his seed. When God commanded him to sacrifice his son, Abraham immediately submitted, not doubting for a moment that God would somehow raise Isaac from the dead if it came to that. All these require complete trust in our heavenly Father.

Faith grows when we diligently seek the Lord. How much time do you spend with God daily? You need to spend much time reading the Bible, memorising and meditating on Scripture. Educate yourself with writings from good Christian authors, and remember to pray. You need to have a disciplined Quiet Time with the Lord. Do you? Perhaps you have planned to use your time for your studies or sports, but how much more important is the exercise of your soul!

Thought: When you ask God for help, remember that He is faithful.
Prayer: Father in heaven, help us to trust You, one day at a time, resting on Your promises to answer and provide.