Let George Do It
“Let George Do It,” was a 1940s fad expression, as reported by
the website The Phrase Finder. "I don't know if I can handle
the mountain of dishes I'll find when I get home. Let George do it,” for example,
was used without any particular George in mind. This amusing expression puts
the responsibility on someone else, and never on oneself. We live in a world where it is easier to
shirk responsibility and not challenge yourself to reach your full potential.
One responsibility the Bible makes clear is to build ourselves
in our most holy faith. How do we do that? The Bible states we are to pray
being led by His Spirit, show mercy to those whose faith is wavering, and keep
yourself in God’s love (Jude 1:20-21). Even the disciples needed to be reminded
of this when they failed to build their faith. When they were afraid of
drowning even though Jesus was on the ship, He asked them where was their faith
(Luke 8:25).
This week let’s not wait for George, but let us practice
building our faith in God by studying His word, by encouraging one and another,
and by allowing the Holy Spirit, through prayer, to increase our faith in God. Let
us take responsibility like the Centurion who Jesus admired and said he had great
faith (Matthew 8:8-10). We are to keep ourselves in His love.
Please comment below and share
with others how you took responsibility for increasing your faith in God. You
can encourage others to do the same.
Jude
1:20-21
Amplified Bible (AMP)
20 But you, beloved, build
yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like
an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;
21 Guard and keep
yourselves in the love of God; expect and patiently wait for the mercy of our
Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)—[which will bring you] unto life eternal.
Luke 8:25
New International Version (NIV)
25 “Where is your
faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another,
“Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”
Matthew
8:8-10
New International Version (NIV)
8 The centurion
replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just
say the word, and my servant will be healed.
9 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
9 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
10 When Jesus heard
this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have
not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
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