RELENTLESS FAITH

 

This is no time to back off and become docile and passive in our faith. This is the time to press on, press in and trust God to the very end. This is the time to be relentless in our faith.

Everyone thought blind Bartimaeus was too insignificant, blind and poor for anyone to notice, especially the renowned prophet from Galilee who was passing by on the Jericho road where he sat begging, But Bartimaeus began crying out at the top of his voice, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me." 

The crowd tried to shut him down and warned him to be quiet. But Bartimaeus was relentless in his faith and cried out all the more, "Son of David have mercy on me." Jesus finally stopped, called for him, healed him and the world is still talking about his miracle and his relentless faith (Mark 10:46-52). 

There is a similar story with the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:22-28. She was rebuffed by the disciples who wanted to send her away and was initially ignored by Jesus who "answered her not a word." But she was relentless in her faith and would not quit and Jesus finally said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done to you as you desire." Her relentless faith brought healing to her young daughter who was at home demon possessed. 

There are so many similar examples in Scripture where relentless faith carried an individual into the presence of the Lord and to the victory they desired. So, if you have hit some bumps in the road of life, I implore you today to not lose heart and hope. Press on with your eyes fixed on Jesus and His covenant promises. Be relentless in your faith!

Dr. Eddie Hyatt has over 50 years of ministerial experience as a pastor, Bible teacher, revivalist, missionary and professor of theology. His numerous books are available on Amazon and his website at http://eddiehyatt.com.