And
the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. And the Lord
said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto
this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou
planted in the sea; and it should obey you. Luke, Chapter 17, verses
5-6.
This
passage seems especially appropriate since I’m a “Focused on
Other Things Christian,” thinking about selling my house, finding a
job and buying another house. If I were really paying attention to
what I’m writing, I would realize my faith is weak, because I am
worrying and having sleepless nights.
I
need to focus on God and things will fall into place. He works
everything out so beautifully in timing, if I have the patience to
let Him.
Here
are some related passages:
Are
not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is
forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all
numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many
sparrows. Luke, Chapter 12, verses 6-7.
*Are
not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall
on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head
are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than
many sparrows. Matthew, Chapter 10, verses 29-31.
Since this is an example of the positive influence God has made on my walk with Christ, this may not reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verses.
