If God were to ask you to demonstrate the evidence of your faith, how would you begin? Would you say that you pray daily? That you live right? That you love your neighbor? That you feed the poor?
Another question, have you ever found yourself in such a predicament that only your faith could carry you through?
In John chapter 4 there was such a situation experienced by a royal official whose son was dying. This man had only heard about Jesus and yet demonstrated remarkable faith that not only saved him but his entire household!
At some point, the official had heard about Jesus, His healing and deliverance. In a moment of weakness and need, the official turned to Jesus in faith. Imagine, the official left his dying son to go to Jesus for help! Stepping out on faith and not his position. This is the first evidence of our faith — the decision to step out on faith turning all our cares upon Him, seeking Him and His guidance, deliverance, and healing.
This official left his dying son and journeyed almost a day. Imagine what could be going on inside his heart. Has he left his son alive for the last time? What if Jesus said no? What if he could not find Jesus in time? Faith is what sought Jesus! Has your faith sought Jesus in your times of struggle?
The official demonstrated his faith by his belief and persistence. Jesus wanted the man to reveal his total faith in Jesus. Many would have left Him at that point. Imagine traveling all day to hear Jesus say this!
How many times do you give up on your prayers because there are no answers received when you expect them? Or pray that God will give you a sign when He has already given you a promise?
