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God Values Faith

How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!   Psalm 139:17

 

How happy would parents be if their child constantly questioned them about whether his or her needs would be met?  The parents would feel frustrated and sad, perhaps even angry that the child did not trust them.

The Bible has scores of references telling us how much it pleases God for us to trust Him for our every need. The Roman soldier expressed great faith when he told Jesus just to "say the word" and his servant would be healed (Matthew 8:8). Jesus told His disciples, "Look at the birds...they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" (6:26).

God values our trust in Him above every other character quality. And how do we strengthen our trust in God? By spending time in God's presence, by praying, by worshipping, and by reading His Word. We develop trust also as we step out in faith and discover that God really can be trusted. Are you trusting God for every need in your life?

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.