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‘When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it.’ Mark 16:11 (NIV)
“Surely Mary Magdalene must have been dreaming! Could Jesus really be alive?” they wondered. Unbelief. The disciples experienced it and so do we today. Like Jesus’ followers, we too refuse to believe because we can’t see the evidence of what is proclaimed in the flesh. However, blessed are those who believe and have not yet seen (John 20:29). This takes faith. Faith in the workings of a God whom we cannot see, yet know exists and desires us to be intimate with Him.
Jesus said that if we have faith just as small as a mustard seed, we will see. See what? See his miraculous works and do His miraculous works and even more (John 14:12). Only believe. Believe that God loves, God cares, God is at work unfolding events and situations for our good, for His glory in and through us.
Belief expands our mind, our hearts and our world. Belief opens us to what is unbelievable for others. All we need do is ask as the disciples did, ‘Lord increase our faith’ (Luke 17:5).
Heavenly Father, I too have found myself in the same situation as the disciples whereby I’ve refused to believe the promises you’ve made to me. Help me to believe in your words that speak of hope and life and goodness. Forgive me for my doubting heart. Father, please increase my faith. Help me to put my trust in what you can do, regardless of the circumstances before me. Thank you.
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