CHRIST AS HEALER
Faith
Matthew 15:21-28
Opening Prayer: Lord God, thank You for calling me to greater faith. I believe; help me overcome my unbelief. By Your grace I step out in faith to seek You in greater ways so that I may become less and you may become more. In Christ’s precious Name I pray. Amen.
GREATER FAITH
God desires that each Christian continue to grow in Him through the Truth of His Word after their salvation. As we grow in the grace and knowledge of His Son Jesus, we desire a deeper walk with Him and a greater faith. He abundantly supplies all our needs according to His riches in glory as we seek His face in prayer, His Word, and service.
Greater faith can come in many ways- by walking through trials, by the need to persevere in faith, or by obeying Him when it seems impossible to do so. In whatever way the call comes, our response is to be a resounding “YES!” Because He has bought and paid for us with the precious blood of His Son, we are His and He is ours. With Him nothing shall be impossible. He is faithful to provide all that we need to do His will, as we walk by faith and not by sight.
Tell the Lord of your desire for a greater faith and a deeper, more intimate walk with Him.
Consider these scriptures relating to faith:
Judges 6
Exodus 4
Romans 4:19-21
Acts 14:19-22
Joshua 5:13- 6:27
Deuteronomy 28:1-14
Leviticus 26:1-13
I Corinthians 6:19b-20
SEEK HIM FIRST
The Lord tells us to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all things will be given to us as well. Choosing God and His ways above all else can be very challenging, but it is always the best and most fruitful thing to do. When we do, there will be more of Him and less of us as we submit our will to His.
Rather than focusing on our circumstances that threaten to overshadow our faith or declaring that our circumstances are greater than the omnipotent Lord God Almighty, we are to walk in the light of His will as God makes the way for us, even in the most difficult times. He is still the Lord Who goes before us and cuts through the deepest darkness, making our path a place of springs to the victory He has for us in His perfect timing and way. The glory will be all His.
Consider these scriptures concerning seeking Him first:
Colossians 3:2
Matthew 19:26
Job 42:2
I Corinthians 15:57
Isaiah 54:17
Matthew 5:16
Luke 1:37
Revelation 17:14
Colossians 3:11
MERCY GIVEN
Mercy is not getting what we deserve. Though we all deserve death, in His mercy, Jesus took our place on the cross and paid the price that we could never pay for the sins that we commit. Mercy indeed triumphed over judgment, for there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Like the faith-filled Canaanite woman who received mercy from the Lord Jesus in the healing of her demon possessed daughter, we also need the mercy of God in our daily lives. Because He is rich in mercy, delights to show us His mercy, and loves us with an everlasting love, we can come before His throne of grace to receive His mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. He is a merciful, gracious, and compassionate God.
Where do you need God’s mercy in your life? Where do you need to show God’s mercy to others? Seek the Lord’s mercy in your life and ask Him to show you how you can show mercy to others. Journal your discoveries.
Consider these scriptures about mercy:
Ephesians 2:4-9
James 2:13
Micah 6:8
Micah 7:18
Luke 1:50
Matthew 5:7
Psalm 28:6
Luke 6:36
Hebrews 4:16
REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you?
Romans 8:32
Luke 6:46
Psalm 18:30
John 3:30
Psalm 78
Revelation 5:12
Galatians 5:5
II Corinthians 1:24
Romans 10:6
Acts 14:22
Hebrews 12:1
Hosea 6:6
Matthew 18:33
Closing Prayer: Thank You for doing the work of greater faith in me, Lord. May I be your humble, submissive, and obedient servant as I step out in faith to do those things that only You can make possible. Grant me grace to be as merciful to others as You are to me. I pray all in Christ’s holy and precious Name. Amen.
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