The Power of Faith

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Title: The Power of Faith
Keywords: “faith” “fig tree” “power”
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Passage: Mark 11:12-14, 20-24*

12. And on the next day [after the Triumphal Entry], when they had departed from Bethany, [Jesus] became hungry.

13. And seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went [to see] if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.

14. And He answered and said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again!" And His disciples were listening.

20. And as they were passing by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots [up.]

21. And being reminded, Peter *said to Him, "Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which You cursed has withered."

22. And Jesus *answered saying to them, "Have faith in God.

23. "Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it shall be [granted] him.

24. "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they shall be [granted] you.

Question

Have you asked God for something (like deliverance from sexual temptations or addictions) as in verse 24 above and not received what you had prayed for?

 

Practical help

It’s one thing to believe that Jesus has the power to whither a tree or walk on water. It’s entirely different to believe that He has bestowed this power on any mortal being, let alone a sinner like you and me. Rather than go up on your roof to see if God will help you fly, why not make a more profound request?

Ask God to empower you to whither the lustful attitude within in you that is bent to destroy both you and others. Ask Him to give you the power of love for real people and take your eyes off images that are no different than idols in your life. This is a God honoring request and one I’m sure He will grant as you draw closer to His goodness and strength.

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