One of the hardest
things for me to discern in the Bible is when should we take things literally
and when is the saying or story allegorical?
Jesus often spoke in parables instead of being direct so we know that we
have to do some reading between the lines.
Here is an example
of what I mean.
Mark 11:22-24(NKJV)
22So Jesus answered and said to
them, “Have faith in God.
23For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,
‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but
believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever
he says.
24Therefore I say to you, whatever things
you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
Does Jesus really
mean we can cast mountains into the sea?
I don't think so. I do however
think this is a great allegory about the fact that faith and belief can get us
over many of the huge insurmountable obstacles that we face in life.
One of my favorite
sayings is that the facts don't count when you have a dream. Meaning God can change the facts and
circumstances when no one else can. God
can take what appears to be a hopeless situation and change it, if you have
faith and believe. And let me add one
more thing. If what you desire or are
looking for is within God's will.
I know it sounds
simplistic but give it a try!
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