“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:14-16 ESV
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“Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!
Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars!”
Psalm 148:1-4 ESV
The cause of lots of weak faith that is seen in fear, lack of trust and other warnings to weak faith in God is wrong focus.
When we focus on us, accomplishment, problems, we grow ever weaker. When our focus turns to God and his greatness (who and what He is, not just what he has done – get the full picture) then fear fades, trust builds, and faith in God is strengthened.
This is exactly why investing much time in Scripture, reading widely, is SO important. A friend quoted Packer the other day, I adapt: do you spend more time in the Bible than on your phone? In the words of men, even so called “Christian” writing?
Read Scripture.
“Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!
Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars!”
Psalm 148:1-3
Glorify God!
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When you pray, are you engaging a loving Father in real conversation? Is it a time of joy and meaning?
Or do you just say your prayers?
(Inspired by Keller)
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When trouble comes, we can trust God. But our ability to trust is increased when we have meditated on his greatness.
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