Matthew 9:27-31

Matthew 9:27-31 
English Standard Version (ESV)

  What do you believe that Jesus is able to do in your life?  And does your belief hinge upon whether or not he does it?
  There's an amazing proclamation in the book of Daniel, when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are about to be thrown into a furnace.  They tell the King that even if God does not choose to save them, they still believe that he is able, that he is stronger than death.  Their own circumstances do not lead them to doubt the power and providence of God.
  If we only base our belief on what we see God do in our lives, we will have an extremely small window and limited view of God.  There are reasons why God does not grant every miracle we ask for -- I can't always explain why, and it often pains me to watch prayers go unanswered, as I think I understand the best way to solve a problem or crisis.  God's view, however, is larger than mine, and his timeline is eternal, so I continue to trust in God, even though I don't always see exactly how the pieces fit together.
  Let's ensure that our faith is grounded in the God who cared the mountains from the sea and set the stars in the sky.  God can do anything, including ascending a cross to die so that humankind might be saved.  God is able to do all things, more than we can ask or imagine, and he is worthy of our trust and praise.