Wednesday, July 30, 2008

LIfe entry 3

Matthew 9:18 "While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshipped Him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her and she will live."
Death is the great equalizer. Everybody faces death no matter how rich or poor, smart or not smart, happy or sad, all colors, nations and ages face death. When death comes all human power is rendered useless. Think of this man. He was rich but unable to buy life. He was a ruler but unable to command life. He was influential but unable to obtain life for his daughter. Everything that was valuable in his life just became worthless in one moment when his daughter died and he realized he had no power.
Faith is the great overcomer. At this point in his life the ruler had a choice. Become angry at God and shout, "Why did you do this?! Why did you take my innocent girl?! I will never forgive you!"
or He could go to God. Worship Him. And seek His help. That is what faith does. It goes to God even when things do not seem fixable and asks God to fix it.
Do you have faith enough to ask God to do the impossible for you?

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