Uncommon Faith

Faith seems to have become an excuse for events not adhering to Biblical standards. By this I refer to many stating that they have faith that the sickness, disease, or poverty they find themselves in must have some higher purpose. Can you find an example in the Bible where someone came to Yeshua for healing and was turned away? Can you find an example that the disciples ever suffered from lack? No, in fact they had enough provision to have their own treasurer to manage it. If Bible days demonstrate the will and power of God to heal and meet the needs of the followers of the Way, where did the idea come from that we should accept by faith our circumstances without question?

I suggest that it is insulting to YHWH to intimate that He is either powerless or uncaring in the treatment of His children. If one thinks in the natural for a moment, ask yourself what parent would deny his or her child health or provision for material needs? YHWH has the ability and desire to take care of His followers. Our faith should reflect our belief that the preceding statement is true. This is not limited to an intellectual faith, but should be seen in our actions as we live our lives each day. Faith is about action.

Faith should be seen as well as heard. It should be demonstrated by our walk. We should frighten the spirits of sickness and disease. While I acknowledge that some sickness comes from natural causes, I also suggest that some sickness has a spiritual basis. By uncommon faith, I mean a faith that is a "show and tell" faith. One that is supernatural in its approach and results. A faith that speaks to the mountain and causes it to be cast into the sea. A faith that brings fear to the forces of darkness. It can be a reality in our lives. Is that type of faith available to us? I say it is.