"Give Us More Faith"

BUILDING FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD

Since "all things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction," we can learn from the many examples of faith recorded in the Bible.  (Romans 15:4) When we read about such  people as Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, and many others, these accounts may move us to examine our own faith.  (Hebrews 11:32-35)  In addition, when we read modern-day accounts of brothers and sisters with outstanding faith, this can move us to work hard to strengthen our faith.

An example from the Bible is the prophet Elijah. Imagine the following scenes that reveal his implicit trust in Jehovah.  When Elijah informed King Ahab of Jehovah's intention to bring about a drought,he confidently declared: "As surely as Jehovah . . .is living, .  . .there will be no dew or rain except by my word!" (1 Kings 17:1) Elijah believed that Jehovah would supply what was needed for him and for others during the drought.  (1 Kings 17:4, 5, 13, 14) He expressed confidence that Jehovah could raise a child from the dead.  (1 Kings 17:21) He had no doubt that Jehovah would send fire to consume his sacrifice  on Mount Carmel.   (1 Kings 18:24, 37) When Jehovah's time came to end the drought, even before there was any sign of rain, Elijah told Ahab:  "Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy downpour." (1 Kings 18:41) Do not such accounts make us examine ourselves to see if our faith is that strong? 

Next time: "Give Us More Faith" -WHAT CAN WE DO TO BUILD FAITH?

From The Watchtower magazine