"Sadly, though, many of us don’t even try..."

A thought by Michael Todd, from his book, Crazy Faith. (p. 27). The Crown Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.)

An immovable mountain

He continues the thought, "... because from our perspective everything looks like an immovable mountain. Perhaps our culture is so built around microwavable, instant, two-day-shipping convenience that we have trouble grasping the worth and value of a baby step. After all, if I set a huge goal and take only tiny steps toward it every so often, I might eventually get there but it will take an exhausting amount of time, endurance, and patience.

"The difference for believers is that our faith is not in ourselves and our own abilities but in the omnipotent God in whom we trust."

He then says, "My friend works for a company that offers her great benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching. So, for every dollar she puts into the account, her employer contributes another dollar. Many would say this is a great benefit, but it doesn’t even compare to the blessings God has for believers who trust Him. For every small thing you do in baby faith, God meets you with multiplied results. Through the power and grace of Christ Jesus, the potency of your small amount of faith is exponentially increased—and the best part is, you get to experience the return on His investment."

And, that is such good news, isn't it?

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