And I
commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD
your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the
kingdoms whither thou passest. Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he
shall fight for you. And I besought the LORD at that time, saying, O Lord GOD,
thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for
what God is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works,
and according to thy might? –
Deuteronomy 3.21-24
I know that
true faith does not require sight. In fact, I know that faith is defined as the
‘evidence of things not seen.’ True faith is not connected with sight.
But we are
human. God knows that. So He blesses us with just a glimmer of sight to
encourage us and help our weak faith. Job knew this. After all of his trials
and after his dramatic encounter with God he said:
"I know
that You can do everything, And that no purpose of
Yours can be withheld from You. You
asked, 'Who is this who hides
counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. Listen, please, and let me
speak; You said, 'I will question you,
and you shall answer Me.' "I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear,
But now my eye sees You.
Job, that great
man of faith and patience, needed a visual reminder to build his faith. We are
all growing in faith and long the way God graciously reminds us that He is true
to His word by showing us what He is capable of doing.
God had proven
Himself by showing them His greatness and His mighty hand at work. There is no
other god who could do what our God had done.
God does the
same for us. He doesn’t just ask us to believe. He shows us His mighty hand in
our lives. He gives us something to build our faith on by showing us His works.
Lord, I
believe. Help my unbelief. Thank God for the times He has helped by showing me
His works.
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