The Bible is clear in its teachings on faith. Faith is essential to our salvation. If we do not have faith to believe in Jesus Christ, then we cannot receive Him as Saviour. It takes faith to believe in God. Believing in God through our faith is the victory that has overcome the world (1 John 5:4). Jesus says in Matthew 17:20 that with faith we can move mountains and that nothing will be impossible for us. The power of God’s Holy Spirit lives within each believer; but do we live as if we believe it? Not without faith.
How do we get more faith? First of all, faith is given to each of us as a gift. Everyone has faith. But we can have more faith in the things of the world than in the things of God. We have faith that the sun will rise and set each day, even though we have no way of controlling its movements; we just trust that it will continue to work the way it always has. But we need to grow in trusting the One who makes the sun rise and set, the One who put it there in the first place. Therefore, our first step in gaining more faith is by getting to know more about our God, our Lord, our Creator. And the way to obtain knowledge of God is by getting into His word.
Today’s verse tells us to hear the word of God. Did you know that when you start reading His Word, you start hearing His voice? When you start hearing His voice through His Word, then you receive direction and encouragement in all areas of your life. You will pray in accordance with His will because you will know where He is leading you. You will experience success and prosperity because you are obeying and trusting God. And the end result: more faith!
Scriptural Reading:
Romans 10:14-21
How do we get more faith? First of all, faith is given to each of us as a gift. Everyone has faith. But we can have more faith in the things of the world than in the things of God. We have faith that the sun will rise and set each day, even though we have no way of controlling its movements; we just trust that it will continue to work the way it always has. But we need to grow in trusting the One who makes the sun rise and set, the One who put it there in the first place. Therefore, our first step in gaining more faith is by getting to know more about our God, our Lord, our Creator. And the way to obtain knowledge of God is by getting into His word.
Today’s verse tells us to hear the word of God. Did you know that when you start reading His Word, you start hearing His voice? When you start hearing His voice through His Word, then you receive direction and encouragement in all areas of your life. You will pray in accordance with His will because you will know where He is leading you. You will experience success and prosperity because you are obeying and trusting God. And the end result: more faith!
Prayer:
Lord, as I stay in your word, may your voice inspire great faith in my heart.Scriptural Reading:
Romans 10:14-21
