Blind Faith vs. Real Faith: Episode 92
Blind faith is not what is required of us. We should question and wonder in our walk with the Lord, but truthfully while we believe without seeing, it is far from blind faith. In this episode, we will think back to the time of the Ressurection of Our Lord and what we can learn from the scriptures that can be applied to our lives.
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Jesus did not call us to blind faith – because he has opened our eyes!
Luke 21-24:
When I think about those who doubted I think about doubting Thomas. I wonder, would I have been any better? I hope the answer is YES!
In John 20:24-29 we read about the way that Jesus appeared to Thomas.
Are we the blessed who have not seen and yet believe? This is something to think about to journal about and to really consider when we look at our lives. In this podcast, I ask a lot of you! And, I’m so happy for all of you who listen, because this is a lesson for us all!
There were many signs and miracles that happened after Jesus rose – and we learn more and more as the story unfolds.
Because of the witness of the faith of the twelve so many people were converted into believers.
In Acts 5: 1-14 we read a tragic story of those who followed but on their terms. They followed half-heartedly and allowed greed to get in the way of blind faith. They wanted to believe, but on their terms, like many of us!
Our faith should grow every day, if we are not going forward we are not just stagnating we are regressing. We see the works of the Lord all around us if we look – even though Jesus rose over two thousand years ago we see the witness of this faith. We see it in the men, women, and children that go to church each week. We see it in those who honor the Lord in their dress and their speech. Who proclaim Jesus and give him all the glory and the honor on the sports field.
We are the people who witness now. How can we do this?
- Smile – that goes a long way in letting strangers know we have something special.
- Praise God in conversation. Give God the glory. (I share a story about my husband here.)
- Tell others what God has done for you, in your life.
- Ask others to share their story – I’d love to hear yours!
- Tell people the good news – if you see someone is depressed who seems to be without hope ask them about their faith, invite them to church.
Remember to be able to witness we must first, fill up! Are you filled to overflowing with the love of Christ? We are the witnesses as believers. As we gather in prayer, as we gather as a faith community, as we share what the Lord has done for us.
Be sure to spend time this week in prayer and with your journal in recording how your faith has sustained you.
Let’s pray:
We will pray in the Trinity – in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Dear Lord, we thank you for giving us faith – the faith that believes without seeing. Oh, how I would have loved to be with you and talk to you when you lived upon the earth, but Lord, I know that you are more present now, through the Holy Spirit and the graces your death and resurrection have purchased for us sinners. I am so blessed Lord that you opened my eyes to the Christian faith and that you are so ready to deepen my faith if I just ask! Please help me to be a Christian witness to others for your glory, Lord! And, Father God thank you for your love in sending your Son and the Spirit – please hear our prayers … I praise you my God for all you have done and for all you will do in my life, and I pray this in the name of the Almighty God. Amen!
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