Saturday 2 Oct 2021

October 2: Luke 10:23-24
 
Key Verse: Luke 10:24
For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.’
 
Devotion:
When I first because a Christian, I used to think how cool it would be to be able to see miracles and other wonders first-hand all the time... I even got a bit despondent when I had not seen anything for a long time! Instead of being like me back then, take these words and read them through a few times!
 
Jesus acknowledged the disciples had seen many things while they were with Him, but also told them many prophets and kings had not seen anything like this, but they still had faith and believed! Jesus knows how easily we can get led on and knows how easy it would be to show us a miracle so we would believe Him, but that would be a bit biased of Him to do so.
 
He wants us to make up our own minds, not by having the absolute physical proof shown to us at every opportunity, but by having faith He will do what He has said! He wants us to exercise this faith so we become strong in our belief and more able to stand up against the inevitable problems we will face in our lives.
 
Don't be worried you don't hear His voice physically all the time. Don't be put off by not seeing miracles. Don't allow the troubles of this world to weigh you down so you become cold in heart. Fill your life and your heart with God's love and have faith He is faithful and just to deliver on those promises – no matter what!
 
Points to Ponder:
Do you worry you are not seeing God?
 
Have patience and wait on God with faith!