Hello Beloved of God,
How are you this week? I pray that the week has been restful because of walking with Jesus, even if your schedule was absolutely insane. I know what it is like to feel that there is no rest for the weary. Oh to be a child again! But Jesus has been teaching me more about child-like faith which helps me stay in a place of rest all day long. It is a beautiful place where He walks and talks with me and holds me close. I used to think that this was just for the special people that used to write about these things, like King David. Now I know it is what He desires for all of us to experience. During the time before David was king, he was almost constantly on the run from King Saul who was seeking to kill him because he had been anointed to be the next king. As we read in Psalm 6-10, David is seeking God for safety and protection from King Saul and his armies. Even in these very difficult times David always had a simple faith in God and His ability to keep him safe from Saul and his armies.
All children start out with a child-like faith. When they grow up this can fade a little, or a lot. The ability to have faith in God and to trust in His abilities comes naturally to someone who has child-like faith. If you feel you have lost some of your child-like faith and desire to regain it, ask God to give you child-like faith. He is faithful to provide what you ask for according to His will.
Throughout the years, I have learned many things that God does for me on a daily basis. One example of how God uses my faith to help me is when I am in need of confidence or cheering up. He will send someone to do this for Him, or He will lead me to read something that speaks of His heart for me. These are just some small daily gifts God gives to me. I would like to encourage you to practice using your faith in God by calling on the name of Jesus daily!
God greatly desires for us to voice our need of Him on a daily basis. In order for us to do this, we need to have faith that He is listening. God desires the very best for us, and if we will call on His name, the name of Jesus, He will come and lead us to the green pastures that David spoke of, so we can walk closer and closer with Him daily. Have you found your green pastures yet?
“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have Him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And He took the children in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them.” Mark 10:13-16
“We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6
As you walk daily with Jesus, I hope you are inviting Him into every moment of your life. We all have good and bad days. Jesus longs to be with you through it all, helping you, encouraging you, and freeing you from carrying any load that is an unnecessary burden to your heart. Will you rest in His love for you today and everyday? We will start reading Psalm 11-15 for two weeks.
Blessing,
Patricia