God bless!

      The verse today is very interesting but speaks volumes of humanity. Reading this verse alone would lead you to think the disciples were facing an enormous impossibility but if you read the entire text you will realize He was talking to them about forgiveness. They cried out for faith because their desire to be unforgiving was so large they felt they couldn't do it on their own. I can’t say I blame them but you really do realize as humans in our natural state we desire contention. Why? Egos, pride and ultimately stupidity. Why stupidity? The devils plan is and has always been to divide.  The more wedges he inserts in our life the less options we will have to turn to. Now in the natural that can lead us to loneliness, depression, etc. But as supernatural beings even this can serve for good. How? If it drives us closer to God. As our faith increases in His supernatural power we will begin to use all these devises from the devil to our advantage and go the next step to also eliminate the wedges. We have been called to be peace makers and to forgive. It’s time to act the role He designed for us and to keep the right balance at the same time. What I mean by that is you are the Head and not the tail so we can’t mistake forgiveness as a reason to be abused either! Need help forgiving? Ask for faith! He will provide it in abundance.

Pastor Joell A. Perez

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5 NIV)