Leave it or not in the hands of God?

* Luís Alberto Alves

This is the big dilemma! When we face a problem, preferably a serious one, sometimes we are tempted to solve it in the arm, leaving Jesus Christ aside, as if He could not find a solution to what is taking away our peace.

Unfortunately, many have faith when the tide is low. If it goes the other way, the story changes completely. But what is the reason for the Christian to do so? Disbelief, self-confidence or fear of losing something? During the services, listening to a preaching that is rich in faith, we feel the force entering our body and we leave the church with confidence.

Just get a phone call or a message from the WhatsApp for pessimism to take action, nullifying everything we hear. We look at the size of the giant and forget the power of Jesus Christ. We return to our life of pessimism and return to the strength of our arms.

The apostle Peter himself acted like this, when he walked on the waters of the Sea of ​​Galilee at the request of Jesus. He looked at them and sank. That is, he did not trust that he could continue walking and that the Lord would support him, as he did. This story has not ended and has gained new chapters in this 21st century.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor