Episode 186 - Lean Your Weight Upon

Welcome to Daily Growth Point, I’m Pastor John Bingham.When John Paton, the missionary to the New Hebrides islands was working to translate the Word of God into the language of the people he served, he wanted to be sure he conveyed the meaning of the word “Faith” accurately. As he was trying to come up with just the right word, one of the native workers came into the house after a long day of labor. Collapsing into a chair, he propped his feet up and declared how good it felt to sit down. When Paton heard him use his word that meant “lean your whole weight on,” he realized he found the best translation possible for faith.Faith is leaning completely upon the promises and Word of God. When we do not trust in the Lord, we rob ourselves of power and blessing and the answers to prayer that we need. God has never broken a promise. We can “Lean our whole weight on” every word of promise God has ever given.