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From Heaven With Love
As the nobleman afterward learned more of Christ, he and all
his household became disciples. Tidings of the miracle spread, and
in Capernaum the way was prepared for Christ’s personal ministry.
Like the afflicted father, we often are led to seek Jesus by the
desire for some earthly good; and upon the granting of our request
we rest our confidence in His love. The Saviour longs to give a
greater blessing than we ask, and He delays the answer that He may
show us the evil of our own hearts and our need of His grace. He
desires us to renounce the selfishness that leads us to seek Him.
The nobleman wanted to see the fulfillment of his prayer before
he should believe; but he had to accept the word of Jesus that his
request was heard and the blessing granted. Not because we see or
feel that God hears us are we to believe. We are to trust His promises.
When we have asked for His blessing, we should believe that we
receive it, and thank Him that we have received it. Then we are to
go about our duties, assured that the blessing will be realized when
we need it most.
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