Believe

And because of their unbelief, he couldn't do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them.  And he was amazed at their unbelief.  Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people.

Mark 6:5-6 NLT

Jesus was shocked at the way he was received in His hometown.  Those who were closest to him, who had watched him grow up and become a skilled carpenter, could not believe the teachings that this ordinary man was sharing.  Jesus was ready and willing to perform miracles for the people he grew up with but instead he left His hometown saddened and amazed at their unbelief.  

Jesus was God in human flesh, posessing all the powers to do anything and everything.  That day He had to leave without performing miracles and prove a very important message.  The miracles we receive, or don't receive, are highly contingent on one very important thing............our belief.  Jesus has all the power to make our dreams reality, our bodies whole and healthy, our families saved, our lost found, and our thoughts wise but if we don't believe then that power is useless.  Oh I wonder how many times I have missed out on miracles because I didn't believe!  

Aside from God's perfect planning and knowing that what He wants will happen, He knows our hearts first and foremost.  He knows how we will react to life and situations and what our belief looks like when no-one else is looking.  Even when we aren't necessarily full of faith, He can see our future and our willingness and our desire to change and believe with all we've got.........He knows us better than we know ourselves.  God knows that the miracles He has stored up for us will only be given to those who truly believe in Him and His sovereignty.  And when He finds himself in a place full of unbelievers He will move on.  He will not waste His time with those who do not believe and who aren't willing to hear His message and take a chance on Him.  And so GFF's, it is so important for us  to get to know God and His character.  To place our trust in Him and believe that the things we ask for will happen.  We must believe or He will pick up and head to the next town of believers where He can be put to work performing miracles and healing the sick for those who have placed all their trust in Him.  Let's not be left behind!  Let's experience all there is to receive from a God who knows our hearts, and desires to give us the things we ask for. 

Dear God,

All praise to You who gives us miracles and answers prayers.  Thank you for thinking of us and loving us.  Help us to place our trust completely on your shoulders and leave our worries and needs at your feet where we know, without a doubt, that they will be taken care of.  We love You and believe in You.  Be our place of refuge and strength, trust and belief, for a better tomorrow.  

In Jesus' Name  

Amen