Monday, January 14, 2008

Faith and seeds...

Matt 17:20
20 He replied, "... I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (from New International Version)

Have you ever wondered how a seed, any seed (not just the mustard seed), something so small can grow to become a really huge tree? In school, we learnt that the seed contains the basic ingredients - the essential nutrients - that, when fused with water and other minerals from the ground, will begin to grow roots and sprout into a tree... eventually bear fruits...?

So I believe, faith in GOD is the basic ingredient, and the situations/ problems/ circumstances/ etc we are in are like the 'water' and 'minerals' that will help us sprout and grow roots.

So therefore, in our circumstances let's put our faith in God, always seeking Him in prayer so that He can lead us and guide us and equip us for every good works. Eventually, whether quickly or in time, we will begin to see the fruits or results of the works.

Think: What situation are you in now that makes you worry? What is this worrying do to you? Now, allocate a time to pray, and in prayer, ask God for faith... Believe that you will get it!! If you have difficulty in faith, keep asking - "... ask and it ill be given to you..." Matt 7:7