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How Hard is it to Believe?

January 6, 2017 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given November 26, 2016

Think about it…Jesus is teaching a crowd of people. They had heard of His miracles and had brought their sick to the meeting. As they stood in the healing line, they witnessed those in front of them being healed. “At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.” (Luke 4:40). Do you think it was hard for them to believe?

What about us? We may or may not have seen a miracle. We have heard of God’s promises from His Word. Why is it so hard for us to believe? Do we have to see before we believe? “Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29). If Jesus was right here today, would we believe? Well, He is here! If He said He would do it, would we believe it? Well, He did say He would do many things. (We have to know our Bible.) Do we think WE can handle it better? Oh no!

Today, believe God for your need, turn it over to Him, trust Him, and then thank Him for the outcome and fear not. We are like the father in Mark 9:24, “Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” Seeing is not always believing, we must believe first then we will see.

One Touched Him Different

August 1, 2015 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given August 1, 2015

The woman in the crowd with the issue of blood, (see Luke 8), touched Jesus. Others that day had brushed up against Him or bumped into Him and maybe even said, “Oh, excuse me; I’m sorry I bumped into you.” But the woman touched Him with a
purpose and she received from Him.

Many people go to church or are only near Jesus and brush up against Him. They may even be thinking, “Sorry Jesus, I didn’t mean to get so close to you. Let me back up a little.” They don’t reach out to touch Him with a purpose as the woman did. And they don’t receive anything from Him.

Today, make it a point to get close to Jesus, wherever you are, reach out and touch Him with a purpose in mind and faith in your heart. He will notice that kind of touch and meet your need. “And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.’ “ (Luke 8:48).

Do You Believe?

August 28, 2011 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given August 23, 2011

This is going to be a sort of survey and might step on our toes a little, if you know what I mean. Are you a believer? Yes or No.
“All things are possible to him who believes.” (Mark 9:23).

You believed with your heart and confessed with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and asked Him into your heart. The Bible says you’re saved. Are you saved? Yes or No. (If you’re not, do what it says three sentences back.)

Jesus took a beating for your healing, “.. and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5). Do you believe you are healed? Yes or No.

When a couple becomes pregnant they say they are “expecting”. They can’t see the baby but they believe it’s there and start making preparations for its arrival. “Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” (John 20:29). Do you believe and expect good things from God even though you can’t see them? Yes or No.

God made a promise to Abraham and cut a covenant with him. “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Galatians 3:29). “Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.” (Romans 8:17). Do you believe you are in Abraham’s will? Yes or No.

Do you believe we can be like Jesus? Yes or No. “.. no servant is greater than his master,” (John 13:16), “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing,” (John 14:12). Do you believe you can do what Jesus did? Yes or No.

Finally, are you more likely to believe the doctor or the Bible? Are you more likely to believe the government or your Bible? Are you believing the lies of the devil or the promises of the Bible? Do you believe the TV news or the Bible? I think we all can say like the father of the boy with the evil spirit when Jesus asked him if he could believe, “I believe, but help my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24). Do you believe? Yes or No.

Do You Believe?

March 31, 2011 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given October 2010

Believing is a critical part of the successful Christian life. We’ve all said at one time or another, “I can’t believe it!” But we really CAN believe something if we hear it enough and see evidence of it. If you are saved, you, “..believed in your heart..”, (Romans 10:9), and were saved. Believing and not doubting are mentioned by Jesus frequently, “Jesus said to him, if you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes.” (Mark 9:23). And, “Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” (Mark 5:36). But believing for the promises of God in our daily lives is hard and many times we say as the boy’s father said, “I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24). But you know, we actually believe more than we think we do; consider this:

I believe that God said, “Let there be light, and light was.”
I believe God created the earth in six days.
I believe that Abraham had a son when he was a hundred years old.
I believe the Israelites walked across the Red Sea on dry land.
I believe Noah built an ark when it had never rained because God said to.
I believe Joseph went from a bragging teenager to second in command in Egypt.
I believe teenager David killed a 9’ tall giant while the soldiers trembled in the trenches.
I believe three Hebrew boys stood in a furnace and came out alive with not even the smell of smoke.
I believe Daniel spent a night with hungry lions and came out without a scratch.
I believe Lazarus came to life after being dead four days.
I believe two fishes and five loaves turned into lunch for thousands.
I believe water was turned into expensive wine at a wedding party.
I believe Peter walked out of a locked prison and walked on water.
I believe a man jumped up for the first time in his life at the Gate called Beautiful.
I believe Paul and Silas were freed from prison chains by an earthquake.
I believe Jesus was born of a virgin, died on a cross, and came back to life for me and you.
I believe now that demons tremble and run from the Name of Jesus.

So you see…we DO believe many unbelievable things already. So what’s keeping us from believing our needs will be met today. “For nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37). And when we really believe something good, we get excited. Are you excited? Do you believe?

What’s Your Dream?

November 22, 2008 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given November 18, 2008

I’m on the Board of Deacons at my church and we had a deacon’s meeting on this evening. After the normal “business” of church administration, our pastor directed us to think about what our dreams were for our church. Our AG church, I think, is a progressive congregation focusing on Jesus and leaning toward the contemporary style of worship. Our pastor is a gifted leader and is not satisfied with, “church as usual” and, thus, our church is different than most in our area of Southwest Virginia. The early church was different too, wasn’t it?

As we talked about what we, as deacons, dreamed for our church, some things mentioned were, “500 for Saturday night prayer.”, “A place where miracles happen regularly.”, and “Hosting a youth conference with thousands in attendance.”. All these things sounded great and I know they can all come to pass. “All things are possible to him who believes. Mark 9:23.” So, what would God say about our dreams?

I got this vision, or revelation, as I frequently do, of me telling God my dreams for our church. As I told God one dream, He’d say, “OK, no problem.”. I’d tell Him another and He’d say, “I can do that.” With another, He’s say, “All these things are easy for me and I want to make your dreams realities but you’re not dreaming big enough! And, you know, your dreams depend on you too. Do you really believe I can and will do these things? Are you reading My Word and following My commands? Are you willing to sacrifice and pray to help make these dreams come to pass?”. I realized many of the things we ask God for, things we pray for, He is ready and willing to speak them into existanct but is waiting for us to do our part.

“Be ye doers of the Word and not hears only. James 1: 22“. This is so important. What’s your dream for your church, your family, your job, or your life. God is able, God is willing, and He could very well be waiting on you. Ask Him what you are to do. You probably already know.

How Hard is it to Believe?

One Touched Him Different

Do You Believe?

Do You Believe?

What’s Your Dream?

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