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Re: Gleanings from the "Gospels" [message #11712 is a reply to message #11710] Tue, 25 August 2015 10:08 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Why would the apostles ask the question: Lord increase our faith?

They knew Jesus was the Son of God, they had seen Him walk on water, calm storms at sea, heal all manner of disease, set people free from demonic powers. The Apostles saw that each time Jesus ministered to someone, He would always make mention of their faith in the matter.

At this point when they ask the question, Jesus did not say you need more love rather then faith. But He goes on to say:

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5 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”




Again we see the Lord mentioning a different tree in scripture and saying, that just with a small amount of faith you can pluck up this mulberry tree, by the roots and cast it in the sea. Interesting that we would have two different trees and two different accounts basically, saying the same thing in the Gospels.

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6 So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. 7 And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’? But will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink’? 9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. 10 So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’”




Here we have another tree in an entirely different location and Jesus is telling them with just a little faith what would take place. I think the Lord is making a point to His apostles that is meant for all who read His word.

"All things are possible" is just as true today as it was back then. We cannot lose sight of what God tells us in His Word. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

While reading over the Gospels wanting to know, what did Jesus tell us, it becomes very clear what He is saying in His Word.

The Son of God came that we can be set free.


Gary










 
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