Faith doesn't just mean to believe in God, it means to also believe in what God can do. (Which, of course, our Sunday School teachers assured us is everything.) But a lot of us, even myself, can't seem to grasp that. Yet the proof of it is everywhere. It doesn't matter how big or little your need is, God sees it, whether or not He meets it right away is up to Him and His ultimate plan. Or maybe its not a need, as in an object, but maybe a changed heart, in yourself, in others. (He does those too. Ever heard of Saul, I mean Paul?)
Those of us who expect God to work like an IMS forget that God has His own timing. Some might have the faith, just not the patience. Well, I know from experience, you can't have one without the other. You have to trust that God will get you everything you need, know that He knows what is best, and believe that even though it might not happen for years, God is working. He's got more up His sleeve than we can ever hope to see, and faith is just knowing that something up in there is meant for you.
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We live in such an instant gratification society that most of us want it and we want it NOW!It takes practice and perseverance to say no to one's desire to have it "your way". "But good things come to those who wait, so hurry up and wait upon the Lord! More power to ya". That's from an old song by Petra, but it still holds true. Our fast-food, fast-car, fast-living lifestyles need the Lord's perspective if we are to gain anything of lasting value. You can't hear that still, small Voice when you're moving at the speed of light.
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