God Can, God Will

Dearest Lord, I blush to think how slender, at times, my faith is!

When I read of the acts of those heroes in the gospel, who ‘through faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,’ and the like, I am ashamed of my unbelieving heart.

Did Joshua bid the sun and moon to stand still? Did Peter call Tabitha from the dead, by faith in Jesus?

And am I so much at a loss, at times, to fear that I will one day perish at the hand of the enemy? I beg You, Lord, strengthen my soul in this grace, that I may never more question Your divine faithfulness.

Blessed Jesus, pour in Your resources upon my poor forgetful and unbelieving heart when doubts, fears, and misgivings arise. Help me to see that in all my journey past, You have brought me through difficulties and dangers.

Help me to see that Your strength is made perfect in my weakness.

What is difficulty, when Jesus steps in for His people? The challenge, be what it may, is more for the display of Your glory, and the exercise of my faith.

Help me then, Lord, to look to You — and not to the difficulty, because I have nothing to do with it. It is enough for me that my God has promised.

You can, God, and You will.

How will You do it, Jesus? That is Your concern, not mine. You are faithful. You have promised. And that is enough for me. There is no doubt. Yes, Lord! I know Your hand is not weak, and that all You have said must come to pass. Because ‘He who calls you is faithful, and He will surely do it!’ Amen.

— Robert Hawker