Assumptions
I've been thinking about assumptions. They can make us or break us. Assumptions are really pre-decisions we've made based on past experience.
Assumptions are invaluable. They allow us to anticipate what will happen in certain situations and act accordingly.
But assumptions are incredibly dangerous. If we aren't careful we'll only see what we expect to see. And if we've made the wrong assumption it can intellectually imprison us.
The disciples made the wrong assumption in John 9:2. They assumed that the man was born blind because of his sin or his parent's sin. But that wasn't it at all. Jesus said it happened so that God could be glorified.
Jesus was always challenging the assumptions of the religious people. He said, "You have heard that it was said, but I tell you." He challenged assumptions.
Inventors challenge assumptions. Entrepreneurs challenge assumptions. Anybody who does anything of note challenges assumptions. We make far too many assumptions when it comes to church and faith.
Jesus said if we had faith as small as a mustard seed we could move mountains. Paul said God is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine. Translation: don't assume anything.
I think our assumptions keep us from believing God for the impossible! God, forgive me for making so many false assumptions about you.
Assumptions are invaluable. They allow us to anticipate what will happen in certain situations and act accordingly.
But assumptions are incredibly dangerous. If we aren't careful we'll only see what we expect to see. And if we've made the wrong assumption it can intellectually imprison us.
The disciples made the wrong assumption in John 9:2. They assumed that the man was born blind because of his sin or his parent's sin. But that wasn't it at all. Jesus said it happened so that God could be glorified.
Jesus was always challenging the assumptions of the religious people. He said, "You have heard that it was said, but I tell you." He challenged assumptions.
Inventors challenge assumptions. Entrepreneurs challenge assumptions. Anybody who does anything of note challenges assumptions. We make far too many assumptions when it comes to church and faith.
Jesus said if we had faith as small as a mustard seed we could move mountains. Paul said God is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine. Translation: don't assume anything.
I think our assumptions keep us from believing God for the impossible! God, forgive me for making so many false assumptions about you.
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