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Faith – How Much Do You Need?

(Psalm 27:14) Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

We must not allow ourselves to become so enmeshed in the circumstances of life that we are not aware of the order that is always taking place. Looking back on various events in my life, I see the way circumstances have fallen into place, which seemingly always brings about something good.

In all circumstances, the power of the Holy Spirit brings forth the strength we need to get through whatever circumstance we are facing. Keep this truth in mind as you go about your business each day. Whether you are facing a major event, planning a move, or just driving to the store, keep your faith in God. Know that any rough places ahead will be made smooth.

Our walk in life is one of faith, of knowing that everything is working together for my highest good. How much faith does one need? The following is an illustration that I used this past Sunday in church for our children…

One day, a little girl got lost in the woods on a farm near where she lived. The farmer who owned the land found the little girl and said to her, "Don't be afraid; I'll take you home." The little child looked up at him, and with a smile, said, "I'm not afraid. I knew you would come; I was waiting for you." "Waiting for me?" said the man. "What made you think I was coming?" "I was praying that you would." she said.

"You were praying?" the farmer asked. "When I first heard you, you were just saying 'A B C D E F G.' What was that for?" She looked up again and said, "I wasn't sure exactly what to say, so I was praying all the letters of the alphabet and letting God put them together the way He wanted them. He knew I was lost and he knew how to put the letters together better than I do." Even though the little girl could not see God, she had faith that he loved her and cared for her. She had faith that if she asked him to help her, he would.

How much faith is enough? Do we need to have a lot of faith, or will just a little bit do? The answer may surprise you. The followers of Jesus said to him one day, "Give us more faith." Jesus answered them, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you." Do you know how big a mustard seed is? It is so small that you can hardly see it!

When we have faith in God, it isn't a question of how big our faith is, it is a question of how powerful our God is, and with God all things are possible! Therefore, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart, and you will get through it! AMEN!
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