HOW IS IT THAT YE HAVE NO FAITH ?

 

June 21

 

Mark 4:40

And he said unto them,

Why are ye so fearful?

how is it that ye have no faith?

 

Where there is a little faith there are many fears.

 

The disciples were filled with alarm, and Jesus inquires, “How is it that ye have no faith?”

 

May not our heavenly Father often address us in the same language?

 

How is it that ye give no credit to my word?

 

“How is it that ye place no dependence on my relation – character - and veracity?

How is it that ye have no confidence in my presents – power - and love?

How is it that ye do not expect my interference and look for my supplies?

Have I not made promises which are plain – positive - and sure?

Have I not fulfilled my promises again and again?

Have I not summoned witnesses to attest the truth of my word?

Have I not promised you my Holy Spirit?

Have I not pledged my holiness?

Have I not given my Son for you and to you?

Have I not appeared for you in every present difficulty?

How is it then that ye have no faith?“

 

Beloved, let us humble ourselves before God.

 

Let us plead guilty of indulging in unbelief, and plead for faith.

 

Let us look for God in every place and every thing.

 

Let us trust Him when we cannot trace Him?

 

 

Why should my soul indulge complaints,

And yield to dark despair?

The meanest of my Father’s saints

Are safe beneath His care;

Dear Lord, increase my faith in Thee,

Till I Thy full salvation see.

 

James Smith