Jesus Sees Our Faith | Monday | May 18

Monday – May 18 – Jesus Sees Our Faith

Read:

• Mark 4:40
• Matthew 15:21–28
• Luke 7:1–10
• Mark 9:24
• John 2:23–25

Summary

• Jesus sees the true condition of every heart.
• He knows when faith is strong and when it is weak.
• In Mark 4:40, Jesus asked His disciples why they had so little faith.
• They had already seen many miracles, yet fear overwhelmed them during the storm.
• This lesson reminds us that even believers can struggle with fear and doubt during difficult moments.
• In contrast, the woman in Matthew 15 showed strong faith.
• She trusted Jesus even when her faith was tested.
• She refused to give up.
• The Roman centurion in Luke 7 also demonstrated remarkable faith.
• He believed Jesus could heal with only a word.
• He understood Christ’s authority and trusted His power completely.
• Another father came to Jesus seeking help for his son. In honesty and humility, he cried, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
• This shows that even weak faith can grow when we sincerely come to Jesus.
• Faith does not mean believers never struggle with doubts.
• Pain, disappointment, fear, and uncertainty can sometimes weaken trust in God.
• Satan wants people to doubt God’s love and promises.
• But God invites us to bring our doubts to Him instead of hiding them.
• God does not ask us to stop thinking.
• He gave us minds to reason, learn, and understand.
• The Bible provides many strong reasons to trust Him.
• Still, there are moments when we may not fully understand everything happening in life.
• During those times, faith means choosing to trust God because we know His character is loving, faithful, and good.

Question

• Why is it important to bring our doubts to God instead of hiding them?

Answer

• Because God can strengthen our faith when we honestly come to Him for help.
• He understands our struggles and invites us to trust Him more deeply.

Spiritual Reflection

• When difficulties come, do I trust God quickly, or do I allow fear and doubt to control my thoughts?

Takeaway

• Faith grows stronger when we continue trusting God even when we do not understand everything.