Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
At first glance, this doesn't appear to be about fear. But you and I know better by now, right? :) What is unseen is often what gives us the greatest sense of fear and anxiety. There are many situations that, if we could see them clearly from all angles, then we could understand them. However, God doesn't work that way. If He gave us the reason and outcome for every situation that presented itself in our lives, where would be the room for faith? Faith allows us to hand it to God without needing all the details or the reasons why. Faith allows us to lean on God when we feel unsure of what we are walking through. Faith gives us strength. I've heard it said so many times that "God will never give us more than we can handle." I don't believe this is true. God often allows us to walk through something He knows is beyond what we can handle on our own. When we can't handle it on our own anymore, then we turn to Him. It is in those moments that we see our desperate need for Christ.
Much agreed!! God certainly gives us more than we can handle but never more than we can handle through Him!! I always want to correct people when they say that but I know they r meaning well. Thanks for thos post I've certainly felt overwhelmed the past 2 weeks and needed to hear this.
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