WHERE there is little faith there are many fears. The disciples were filled with alarm, and Jesus inquires, "How is it that ye have no faith?" May not our heavenly Father often address us in the same language? "How is it that ye give no credit to My word? How is it that ye place no dependence upon My relation, character, and veracity? How is it that ye have no confidence in My power, presence, and love? How is it that ye do not expect My interference, and look for My supplies? Have I not made promises which are plain, positive, and sure? Have I not fulfilled My promises again and again? Have I not summoned witnesses to attest the truth of My word? Have I not promised you My Holy Spirit? Have I not pledged My holiness? Have I not given My son for you and to you? Have I not appeared for you in every past difficulty? How is it, then, that ye have no faith?" Beloved, let us humble ourselves before God. Let us plead guilty of indulging in unbelief, and plead for faith. Let us look for God in every place and in every thing. Let us trust Him when we cannot trace Him.
Why should my soul indulge complaints, And yield to dark despair? The meanest of my Father's saints, Are safe beneath His care. Dear Lord, increase my faith in Thee Till I Thy full salvation see.
Written by James Smith for his own flock around 1840, but such was the demand that by 1846 over thirty thousand copies where in circulation.
James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.
WHERE there is little faith there are many fears. The disciples were filled with alarm, and Jesus inquires, "How is it that ye have no faith?" May not our heavenly Father often address us in the same language? "How is it that ye give no credit to My word? How is it that ye place no dependence upon My relation, character, and veracity? How is it that ye have no confidence in My power, presence, and love? How is it that ye do not expect My interference, and look for My supplies? Have I not made promises which are plain, positive, and sure? Have I not fulfilled My promises again and again? Have I not summoned witnesses to attest the truth of My word? Have I not promised you My Holy Spirit? Have I not pledged My holiness? Have I not given My son for you and to you? Have I not appeared for you in every past difficulty? How is it, then, that ye have no faith?" Beloved, let us humble ourselves before God. Let us plead guilty of indulging in unbelief, and plead for faith. Let us look for God in every place and in every thing. Let us trust Him when we cannot trace Him.
Why should my soul indulge complaints, And yield to dark despair? The meanest of my Father's saints, Are safe beneath His care. Dear Lord, increase my faith in Thee Till I Thy full salvation see.