May 20, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH FOR DIVINE MIRACLE
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER {Jan ~ June, 2020}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
– World Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day
TOPIC: DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH FOR DIVINE MIRACLE
Read 1 Samuel 1:12-18
[12]And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.[13]Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.[14]And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.[15]And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.[16]Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.[17]Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.[18]And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.
MEMORISE: Therefore I say to you; whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them (Mark 11:24)
EXPOSITION
Faith is in different dimensions. There is a faith that brought us salvation through Christ Jesus – the saving faith (Rom. 10:9). After salvation, there is another dimension of faith we need to develop, to enjoy divine miracles. This miracle working faith may either be little or great (Matt. 8:10,26). What therefore differentiates a great faith from little one?
The little faith lacks confidence or trust in God. Little is undeveloped like a 3-year-old child that fails to develop and walk. It is as good as no faith at all. Christ expects His children to grow in faith and grace. In fact, your Christian maturity is tantamount to your growth in these. A Christian who refuses to grow in faith, after salvation, risks missing many spiritual blessings from God. Jesus’ disciples wonder why they could not heal the demon possessed boy, and Jesus never minced words to tell them, ‘Because of your unbelief’ (Matt. 17:19-20). Furthermore, He made them realise how important it is to have the kind of faith that can wrought exploits. Even a faith, as small as mustard seed, can move mountains, according to Jesus. Why? A tiny mustard seed would grow to become a big tree. If you truly have given your life to Christ, you must continue to grow and develop in Him.
You must develop your faith in God to receive healing and diverse miracles from Him. All you need do is ask in faith, in the first place, believing that God will surely bring the miracles to manifestation, not doubting in your heart. Hannah believed in Yahweh for the fruit of the womb. After her prayer and the prophetic sanctioning by the priest, she did not go back doubting. Before the time, she refused to eat and was sad, but immediately after her prayers, ‘she went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad’ (1 Sam. 1:18). She conceived and was with a child, because she had her faith developed, over time, and would not doubt God’s ability to do her request (cf. Rom. 4:21). You can’t be different, so as to be opened up for miracles.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, give me a living faith, to enjoy You the more, till eternity.
2. Lord, remove from us doubting minds or double-mindedness, in Jesus’ name.
3. Pray for those battling with arthritis, that God should heal them by His power.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 Kings 6 – 7 & 1 Corinthians 11
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!