Many times while we are believing for God to move on our behalf, we can't tell others. Sometimes words are spoken that can destroy our faith. Especially if our faith is not as strong as it could be.
We must exercise discernment. If we are speaking with someone who often says negative things that could hinder us, then it is best not to share what we are praying about. People usually mean well, but they don't always use good judgment.
I can think of several examples of how one person was believing for an answer and their faith was shattered by another's words. It is so sad!
Oh how wonderful it is to know that mountains are moved by prayer. I have experienced many situations where I've watched the power of God move. One of those experiences was when the Lord showed me to write a musical.
Talk about a mountain! I didn't know the first thing about writing a musical. Yet, I had enough experience with God to know that He was showing me to do this.
As I thought upon that musical, my mind went back to a teacher I had when I was in the fifth grade. She told me that I had the ability to do something with music. I hadn't thought of that statement for several years. I firmly believe God was showing me that by faith I could do what He asked of me. I knew with His help, I could climb this mountain.
I began by writing the title He gave me, Rise Up and Shout. He continued to show me what He wanted, and I ended up with sixteen songs. I was excited to know that God had faith in me. He let me find out through obedience that I did have the ability. I learned that no matter what He asks us to do, He knows beforehand that we can do it. I was thrilled that God had put this on my heart.
I shared my excitement with a few other Christians. That was a big mistake. The words that were spoken to me were like pouring water on a fire. They said it was not possible and I was very hurt. I'm learning that there are some things that are better not shared.
For years, people made fun of Noah for his obedience. But their laughter stopped when the rain started. Suddenly, he didn't look so crazy anymore. Praise God that Noah did build the ark. When I look at his example, it gives me hope. I don't feel so bad about stepping out in obedience to God.
"And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For when God made promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no greater, He sware by Himself, saying, 'Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.' And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise" (Hebrews 6:11- 15).
