Today's Devotional: The Upper Room Daily Devotional "Depending On Each Other" for Saturday, 30 May 2015 - Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Today's Devotional:

The Upper Room Daily Devotional "Depending On Each Other" for Saturday, 30 May 2015 - Scripture: Ephesians 4:11 Furthermore, he gave some people as emissaries, some as prophets, some as proclaimers of the Good News, and some as shepherds and teachers. 12 Their task is to equip God’s people for the work of service that builds the body of the Messiah, 13 until we all arrive at the unity implied by trusting and knowing the Son of God, at full manhood, at the standard of maturity set by the Messiah’s perfection.

14 We will then no longer be infants tossed about by the waves and blown along by every wind of teaching, at the mercy of people clever in devising ways to deceive. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in every respect grow up into him who is the head, the Messiah. 16 Under his control, the whole body is being fitted and held together by the support of every joint, with each part working to fulfill its function; this is how the body grows and builds itself up in love.

The boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”[Mark 9:24 (NIV)]
I used to think that faith has a static quality, that a person possesses either all or none of it. But through the years I have learned that faith can waver. When our faith is strong, it is important to show our faith through our actions and in our words. Because of our faith, others can claim the courage to believe when belief seems impossible. They can be made strong again because they can, in their doubt, trust in our faith.
When our faith is weak or when we question or doubt, we can rely on the faith of those around us. In times of struggle and transition, I always know my friends are praying for me. Despite their own afflictions, they have the faith to rally for me. In their devotion and steadfastness, I see God working through them.
It is okay to cling to the faith of others. God’s church was designed to be a community of interdependent believers. Abiding faith will draw the seekers and sustain the doubters. When our faith is strong, we can reach out in Christian concern for those around us; even amid a world of doubt, we can reassure others that faith abides.
The Author: Suzanne Dyer (California, USA)
Thought for the Day: Believers are an interdependent community.
Prayer: Dear God, remind us to share our living and active faith with others and to rely on others when our faith wavers. Amen.
Prayer focus: Someone Whose Faith Is Wavering

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