Luke 24:25-31 NLT “Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. [26] Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” [27] Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. [28] By this time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if he were going on, [29] but they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them. [30] As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. [31] Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!”

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Sin has really blinded us. We’re slow when it comes to believing God and acknowledging Him. How often do we worry right after God delivers us from something we had no power to handle ourselves. We’re so quick to forget. This is not good; it has to stop.

It is good to meditate on the many times God has saved us. It is good to remember all those moments God didn’t let the enemy have his/her way with us. We should think about these things often. Then we won’t be so quick to forget. Our hearts will be filled with gratitude, joy, praise, and worship, instead of anxiety and fear. Let us repent for worrying about tomorrow, and trusting in our resources to save us:

Matthew 6:33-34 NLT “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. [34] “So DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

THEY WERE TOO SLOW

Too often the Israelites were too slow. Their lack of faith cost them everything. Unbelief is something God really hates. May we not be too slow. This can cost us everything as well:

Hebrews 3:7-14 NLT “That is why the Holy Spirit says, “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled, when they tested me in the wilderness. There your ancestors tested and tried my patience, even though they saw my miracles for forty years. So I was angry with them, and I said, ‘Their hearts always turn away from me. They refuse to do what I tell them.’ So in my anger I took an oath: ‘They will never enter my place of rest.’” Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.”

As stated earlier many Israelites lost everything. They refused to repent even after seeing God’s mighty works FOR 40 YEARS, even though they were repeatedly saved by Him. This attitude brought on them a curse forever. Whenever you find yourself lacking faith pray to God; ask for forgiveness, and repent. Ask God to strengthen your faith. I find myself having to do this regularly. I hate when I lack faith in God and His ability to help me. He’s shown me so much over the years. I don’t want to become like the many unfaithful Israelites who died in the wilderness of whom God said, ‘They will never enter my place of rest.'” Let us keep warring like never before to keep the faith. And no matter how bleak our circumstances look let’s trust God regardless. There is a great, eternal reward for all who keep the faith: “We will share in all that belongs to Christ.”

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