John 2:11, 22 (voice) Faith Grows

They did not know how this happened; but when the disciples and the servants witnessed the miracle their faith blossomed....Because of this knowledge, their faith in the Hebrew Scriptures and in Jesus teachings grew.

Observation

The disciples and servants are witness to Jesus's first miracle; the transformation from water to wine. Interestingly enough, there is nothing spiritual about this miracle, it's just your everyday run of the mill need; they ran out of something and needed to get more of it. A seemingly small circumstance is the first revelation of the power that exists in Jesus the Christ.

Jesus, then is angry at all the items being sold in the temple. He turns over the money changing tables and drives the money changers out of the temple. When people are upset about it, He proclaims that if the temple is torn down He will rebuild it in three days. He, as we find out later, was referring to His death and resurrection. 

Scripture says that through both of these revelations the disciples grew in faith.

Application

Romans 12:3 say's that we each have been given a measure of faith; However, faith doesn't stop there, it grows. Luke 17:6 explains what faith the size of a mustard seed can do. I like the reference to a mustard seed, because what does a mustard seed do? It grows. Spending time with Jesus grows your faith. It starts by being aware of who He is and then you become aware of what He is doing around you. I see this in my own life. I spend time at Jesus's feet in the morning and my eyes become opened to what He is doing around me the rest of the day. This life-giving cycle allows my faith to flourish as I see and hear more and more of Christ everyday. Like the disciples, I may not yet see the full extent of what the faith in me can do externally, but I can certainly see its growth and the change it is making in my heart.

Prayer

Daddy, thank You for measure of faith that You have given me. You are the perfect gardener. You nurture the faith within until it blossoms and shines for Your glory. I love You!