Relational Devotion #4 [Need a miracle?]

marylaw
on 10/30/08 10:20 pm - Winfield, KS
Hi, Everyone.
Today's scripture is one of my favorite stories in the Bible. I hope to hear from many of you about how God has come through for you and what you're believing for in the future. Have a great weekend, and spend quality time with the Lord.

John 4:46-53
"As [Jesus] traveled through Galilee, He came to Cana, where He had turned the water into wine [at the marriage supper, His first miracle]. There was a government official in nearby Capernaum whose son was very sick. When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Jesus to come to Capernaum to heal his son, who was about to die. Jesus asked, 'Will you never believe in Me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?' The official pleaded, 'Lord, please come now before my little boy dies.' Then Jesus told him, 'Go back home. Your son will live!' And the man believed what Jesus said and started home. While the man was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well. He asked them when the boy had begun to get better, and they replied, 'Yesterday afternoon at one o'clock his fever suddenly disappeared!' Then the father realized that that was the very time Jesus had told him, 'Your son will live.' And he and his entire household believed in Jesus."

     The government official demonstrated faith in Jesus by humbly asking Him to heal his son. He believed Jesus' word to be true, even though he hadn't yet seen the results. Our faith is expressed in similar ways. We can begin by humbly and honestly seeking God's help. He will help us, even though we may not see immediate results. We can believe that God is working and persevere, even when the results are not immediately evident.

What this has to do with weight loss:  You can ask God to partner with you, to help you lose the weight you need to lose and/or exercise regularly, to help you become and stay healthy. It is a process that will take time. Keep believing that God is working, and persevere, no matter what. If you do, in time you will see great results.

Today, what can you believe God to do for you? Listen to the lead singer of Delirious sing "Miracle Maker." [Note: The word you see, in different languages, is the word "holy."]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FOPKkQmJog

Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"

     ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Hislady
on 10/31/08 3:26 am - Vancouver, WA
I just love to see all the miracles big and small that the Lord does in my daily life. Sometimes big ones like making my Ggrand daughter throw up so she didn't have to have her stomach pumped the other day and little ones like getting a good parking spot in front of the ER  which is ALWAYS full except that night! God is so very good!!!!
marylaw
on 10/31/08 3:51 am - Winfield, KS
God is good...all the time. :)
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"

     ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
queenlatta
on 11/1/08 12:43 am - Latta, SC
We witness miracles every day and don't recognize them as such.  I pray to be alert to the miracles in my life every single day. 
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God"  ICorin 10:31
marylaw
on 11/1/08 12:47 am - Winfield, KS
You make a good point. We get "acclimated" to the world around us, and we fail to see that everything is a miracle, in that we could do none of it. The Creator did it all. :)
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"

     ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
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