Because of your little faith . . . 

To a nonswimmer, it seems incredible that a human body could float on water.   Bodies are too heavy!   The disciples, called to heal a man’s disturbed son, were just as incredulous.   But Jesus told them that the smallest amount of faith could move mountains, let alone drive out one demon!   Surely the disciples wondered how they could ever develop that kind of faith.   For that matter, how can we?

The beginning of the answer is in scripture:   “I will stand at my guard post, and station myself upon the rampart, and keep watch to see what he will say to me”.   Our faith will grow as we spend time in God’s presence and let him speak the truth to us, confirm that truth in our minds, and bring that truth to life in our hearts.   You might call this Habakkuk’s four-step plan:

• Stand at your guard post.   Find peace in the place you are supposed to be, wherever that is.

• Station yourself at the rampart.   A rampart is a defensive wall around a city, which provides a broad vista.   Don’t get caught up in low-level controversies; rather, fix your eyes on Jesus.

• Keep watch to see what God will say.   Try to tune in to the Holy Spirit’s wavelength so that you can detect his promptings.

• Write down what you hear.   Use a notebook or journal to keep track of what you think God is saying.   That way, you can go back later and study it, test its truth, and hold on to whatever it is that God has said to you.

This simple plan will help you deepen your relationship with God.   You will learn what his voice sounds like.   You will become more familiar with his thoughts.   And you will learn about his unfailing gentle love.

Does it sound incredible?   No more than floating on water, really.   Trust the One who made you to teach and grow your faith.   Let him show you that you are made to move mountains!

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