GHG SHORT DEVOTIONALS - 55 (DO NOT TEST GOD)

“Do not put the Lord your God to the test..." - Deuteronomy 6:16

Many a times we test our God doubting His ability to perform wonders in our life. We demand God to do something to prove that He loves us and hears our prayers. We have to trust God instead of testing Him.

1. God doesn’t work on ‘Ifs’ to prove Himself.

“…If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” – Matthew 4:3

“…If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down…” – Matthew 4:6

 “…Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” – Matthew 27:40

“…If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross…” – Matthew 27:42

Even when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness and when He was hanging on the cross, He never heeded to the words of those who asked Him to prove His power and belonging. 

Do not test God asking Him to prove Himself. He is all powerful. If you trust in Him, He will do greater things in your life out of His compassion and love that He has upon you.

2. Trust God and seek Him. You will see God’s glory.

“…Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” – Luke 5:12

A leper believed that Jesus is able to make him clean. Jesus healed him.

“…But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.” – Matthew 8:8

A centurion’s servant was lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented. He came to Jesus and told Him his problem. Jesus told that He will come to his house to heal his servant. But the centurion believed that a single word of Jesus alone is enough to heal his servant. Jesus marvelled at his faith.

 

Everyone who had come to Jesus in faith received miracles. Not even one went back without miracle.  Even today if you look to God in faith without any doubt, you will see His glory. He will do greater things in your life.

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