Why Do You Have So Little Faith?
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© Israel Ayanwuyi, 2018.

Over 4 months back, I used to pass through a certain route at least 5 days in a week. A woman used to sit by the roadside every day, and whenever I passed by, she would ask me for alms. But I never honoured her request.

Actually, in truth, I asked myself one day why she kept asking me for money when she knew I had never looked on her for once, neither did I ever give her a kobo. Albeit she could recognize my face very well. Thought she could keep mute as I passed by for more than 4 months, asides her being a stutterer, she can see clearly and walk the talk.

As I was walking along the way today, the woman begged me for money again. I passed by without giving her anything as usual. As though I had never neglected her before, I began thinking about why she was so persistent/violent in her pursuit of money from me. Perhaps she was still hoping I would do something for her one day. I eventually concluded to compulsorily give her some money when going back.

Really, I was ashamed that I had never given her anything since she had been looking at me with pleading eyes. I sorrowed because I neglected a being like me over a long time.

If we, evil as we are, know how to give good, useful and perfect gifts to our children, friends, families, relatives and street beggars, how much more will our Father Who is in heaven (perfect as He is) give good, useful and perfect things to those who keep on asking Him! And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?

I charge you to now ask and keep on asking, and you will receive, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete. Don't stop asking because the delivery is near! Be encouraged!

Kindly share with others. God bless you.
I remain your friend, Israel Ayanwuyi