Increase Our Faith!

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22C)

Luke 17.5-10

St. Gregory’s, Long Beach

 

“Increase our faith!” Strange words out of the mouths of Jesus’ disciples—out of the mouths of men who had at least enough faith in him and in their God that they were willing to give up their jobs and to devote three years of their lives following Jesus around the countryside proclaiming God’s love. How much more faith do you need?

 

Although, I suppose that is part of our nature. To always want more. To always want to do better. And no matter how good we are, it never seems enough. We are, after all, our own worse critics. Thinking we still are not where we should be. This applies to all areas of our lives. To our relationships—am I loving and caring enough? To our jobs—am I good enough, productive enough? To our physical well-being—am I healthy enough, fit enough? To our intellect—am I smart enough, well rounded enough? And yes, even to our spiritual life—am I faithful enough, do I love God enough, am I serving God enough?

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