Lord, increase my faith
In one of the church camp sessions Abel Thomas asked, When you see an apple what do you see? Some see 5-6 seeds. Some see a tree full of apples. Some see an apple orchard. Few see an industry.!!! He was talking about faith and vision.
Applying the message to myself, I think I only see a few trees with apples to feed myself and my people. Obviously at the altar call, I was in front, sitting before the Lord. And thoughts came to me with clarity: just as I develop my gift of teaching, I need to develop faith. Every year I read at least one book on preaching and incorporate new ideas I read about, always eager to develop. The Lord said, Do the same thing for faith. So I am going to be more intentional in strengthening my faith.
If I could incorporate into my life just this one thing, it would maximize the impact Abel’s message had on me. All things possible.
By the way Stephen Tay our missionary to Turkey of twelve years has started a new blog and solemnly promised to update regularly. As you know it’s tough out there and they need our prayers and encouragement. So do visit his blog regularly at http://xanga.com/singaporesunshine
Add comment June 20th, 2006
