Monday, June 9, 2008

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: 2 Kings 4:8-17

PSALM OF THE WEEK: Psalm 34

HYMN OF THE DAY: CH#53 “Morning Has Broken” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ESHjYat9rk

VERSE OF THE DAY: He said, “At this season in due time you shall embrace a son.” She replied, “No, my lord, O man of God; do not deceive your servant.” 2 Kings 4 :16 NRSV

 

When Elisha repaid the wealthy Shumenite couple for their hospitality (see verses 9-11) to him, he promised them the one thing they didn’t have – an heir (see verse 16 above).  She obviously didn’t believe him, yet it happened anyway (see verse 17).  God can work miracles in us and through us even when we apparently don’t have enough faith.  That’s because God is greater than our faith.  God’s promises to us will come true.   When doubts assail you, just remember that God is greater than any doubt you can ever have.    God is greater than our faith can imagine and greater than our doubts can ever question. Knowing this helps us to grow in our faith. God wants us to grow in our faith. God can be depended on, even when our own beliefs can’t be. Trust God. 

 

PRAYER: O God of Miraculous Promises, may I always believe all your promises, especially the one of eternal life in Christ, and not be tempted to think that your words might be deceptive.  Amen.

 

See you in Church Sunday,

Pastor Sandy

 

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