Psalm 146 verses 7 and 8 read:
He gives justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry.
The LORD frees the prisoners.
The LORD opens the eyes of the blind.
The LORD lifts up those who are weighed down.
The LORD loves the godly. Psalm 146: 7-8 [NLT]
Having been a juror, I now understand that when really in need of wisdom and good judgment, God will "give it to you" and "will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask Him, be sure your faith is in God alone" (James 1: 5-6 NLT).
I have therefore seen God, using me and others give justice to the oppressed and free prisoners. I also know that when you and I get hungry today, we will have some food. However, I have never seen a blind person's eyes being opened despite God’s promise above. In fact, my earthly father turned completely blind some ten or so years ago and there has been no sign of change or hope despite our prayers.
Shall I therefore conclude the Lord does not keep all His promises?
No! In fact, I have discovered that God is pleased when we believe promises that have not yet happened on account of promises He has already fulfilled in my life.
Expressed differently, how can we believe God for something greater, if we don’t have the faith to believe He is the One who gives food when hungry? Friends, we will never see God’s greater glory and miracles if we can’t trust Him based on what He has already done for us in the past.
They spoke against God; they said, “Can God really spread a table in the wilderness?
True, he struck the rock, and water gushed out, streams flowed abundantly, but can he also give us bread? Can he supply meat for his people?”
When the Lord heard them, he was furious Psalm 78: 19-21 [NIV]
Farai Mutsambiwa
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