There are a couple of interesting statements of Jesus. Here (John 4:48) Jesus says “unless you (plural) see signs and wonders you (plural) will certainly not believe.” But Jesus also says, “Blessed are those who have not seen at yet believe.” (John 20:29) We need to believe, and God provides what we need: he gives us faith.
But the faith we receive is not a blind faith. There is plenty of evidence to support the faith given us. Gift of the Holy Spirit is confirmation, the down payment. We recognize God working in our lives and in the lives of those around us. We see God’s handiwork in creation. As our relationship with God grows, so does our understanding of his presence in our lives. We can see him all around us. We believe without seeing, and yet, believing, we are able to see God every day.
This is so true. James and I have seen God's hand going before us so clearly these past few months. But it is only because we have been looking for it, and recognize it as God through faith, while others may see things as coincidence. This reminds me that when I share about the goings on in my life, and someone might see "coincidental" things... I can instead point them to a loving God who wants what is best for me and all His children - giving HIM the credit.
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