Why people are surprised

Friends,

Why do you suppose folks are surprised by what happens to God's children? When the believer retains his faith through good times and bad. When one of Christ's followers obeys Him, steps out in faith, and discovers a remarkable life.

Why do you suppose believers are surprised by these same events?

Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled. For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened.
Mark 6:51-52 [NKJV]

In this episode, we find Jesus' twelve disciples "greatly amazed" when the presence of Jesus brings all the winds and storms and tumult to rest. Why? Because their "heart was hardened". Their collective belief was not yet ready to accept that Jesus truly is who says He is.... that He is actually capable of doing all things... that He truly is God Incarnate.

Sisters and brothers, are you struggling with this level of faith today? Do you still have those times of doubt as to whether God will come through like He promises?

Seek the understanding He gives in His word. The message in the loaves is that He is Lord over all things. He makes the impossible possible.

Be encouraged, Jose

The Lord's doing

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. The parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water;
Isaiah 35:5-6 (NKJV)

Then the world will come to the glory of God through His works in your life as your life becomes a showcase of His glory and goodness of the Lord. The world may set its standards and define you in its own terms, but your frame of reference is not limited or dictated by men but by God's infinite possibilities in you.

The impossible shall become possible, the foolish things become tools that confound the wise and the forsaken and rejected one becomes the headstone of the corner. When these happens, you know it is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our sight.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi