A man asked a friend to join him at the bar. The friend says, my faith does not allow it. Are you a Christian? The man asks. The friend says Yes, but Faith is my wife’s name. The disciples ask the Lord: “Increase our faith”. Of course, the faith the disciples ask for is not the “Faith” in the story. “Faith” obstructs husband’s desires, but faith for disciples is to help them accomplish the Lord’s desires. Our Lord had instructed the disciples to not cause the weak brothers and sisters to stumble and sin. Instructions are given also to forgive without limits the sinners who repeatedly offend and repeatedly beg forgiveness. This is a huge challenge. So, the disciples ask for increased faith. Responding our Lord says that simple faith is sufficient. It is not about great faith in God but faith in a great God. Faith is faithfulness. It is simple obedience and complete loyalty to the Lord. A person of faith is one who is wise, free of scandal and always forgiving.

Prayer: Abba Father, we pray for steadfast faith through every season of our life. Amen