Faith Over Fixing

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Audio:  https://youtube.com/shorts/IXjTkKS6Izc?si=ZWAgFBYh5IG6pvTs

In Scripture, we see a powerful truth: the heroes of faith didn’t focus on fixing their problems. They focused on walking with God and God took care of the rest.

Old Testament Faithfulness


Moses didn’t organize a revolution against Pharaoh. He simply obeyed God, and the Lord parted the sea.

“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people… and I am come down to deliver them” (Exodus 3:7–8).


Joshua didn’t develop a military plan for Jericho. He listened, obeyed, and watched the walls fall.

“And it came to pass… that the wall fell down flat” (Joshua 6:20).


Job didn’t understand why he suffered, but he trusted God through the pain.

“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him” (Job 13:15.)


Joseph didn’t try to escape slavery or prison. He remained faithful, and God elevated him at the right time.

“But the LORD was with Joseph… and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper” (Genesis 39:23).


David didn’t cower before the giant. He fought in the name of the Lord, trusting in God’s strength.

“I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel” (1 Samuel 17:45).


New Testament Faithfulness


Mary (mother of Jesus)

She didn’t try to understand how a virgin could conceive. She simply believed and surrendered.

“Be it unto me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38).

The Apostles

When persecuted, imprisoned, or beaten, they didn’t seek revenge or protection. They prayed, preached, and worshiped. God opened the prison doors. 

“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God… and suddenly there was a great earthquake” (Acts 16:25–26).

Stephen

As he was being stoned, he didn’t fight back. He prayed for his enemies and fixed his eyes on Jesus.  

“And he… saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God” (Acts 7:55).

Jesus Himself

He did not come to overthrow Rome or escape the cross, but to do the will of the Father.

“Not my will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22:42).

All of them cried out to God in prayer but they didn’t obsess over the problem. They simply trusted, obeyed, and waited. 


Obedience is our part. The outcome is God’s.


Whatever problem we are facing today, whether it’s injustice, uncertainty, betrayal, or hardship. We must remember:

God never asked us to fix it.  He asked us to pray, trust and obey. 


“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace” (Exodus 14:14).


“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).

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