The Audacity of Faith! Part Two

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

While our natural inclination is to focus on what we can see, the Christian life is one lived with our eyes focused on eternity and the hope of what is to come. This hope is not wishful thinking but rather a confident assurance based on the promises of God. In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul reminds us that it is by grace that we have been saved, not by anything we have done.

The woman’s story in 2 Kings 4:1-7 is a remarkable example of faith. The woman’s husband has died, and she is now responsible for paying off his debts. She goes to the prophet Elisha for help, but Elisha doesn’t give her a direct answer. Instead, he asks her, “What can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” The woman replied, “Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” Elisha instructed her to go and borrow as many vessels as possible from her neighbors. The woman of faith borrows several pots, bowls, and jugs from her neighbors.

2 Corinthians 4:18 says, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Elisha then tells her to pour oil into all the vessels. She does as she’s told, and miraculously, the oil keeps flowing until all the jars are full. Elisha tells her to sell the oil and use the money to pay her debt and support her family. From that moment, she and her family can live comfortably and debt free. Are you in any desperate situation? If so, have faith that God will help you. Have faith that God will take you out of that miry clay place where you’re stuck (Psalm 40). This story is a reminder that God is always willing to help us, even when we face difficult situations

Don’t be afraid to ask for help when it comes your way, and trust him with everything. He knows what you need, and he’ll provide it for you. The woman believed God could provide for her and was not disappointed. You too, will not be disappointed in Jesus’ name. We can all learn from her example and believe that God will help us in times of need. I believe you will experience that breakthrough that will set you free in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Amen.

Prayer:
1. Thank you, Jesus, for your love for me.
2. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I subdue and overcome the troop of doubt personalities and powers that enslave me for a breakthrough now in Jesus’ name. Amen.