“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Heb. 11:6.
It’s comforting to know that if we just do the things God tells us to do, our faith will grow. We don’t have to figure this out for ourselves; we just need to do what God tells us to do! Let’s look at three basic but profound biblical ways to grow in faith:
1. Ask God for more faith: We very much need for God to give us Jesus Christ’s own faith, through the power of God’s Spirit. We should regularly be asking for that faith. We shouldn’t just assume that He’ll automatically give us more faith if we’re not asking for it. God is watching to see just how much we want to increase our faith. He wants to see how important it is to us. So we need to ask for faith.
2. Focus on obeying God: James 2:14 tells us, “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?” This is not saying that we earn our salvation. Eternal life is a gift, not something that we can earn. But God does expect to see “works” in our lives. What are “works”? They involve obeying and living by every word of God. Faith without obedience is a counterfeit. In God’s eyes, it’s a mockery of truth. So God tells us that it’s not possible to have faith, unless we’re keeping His law and living His way of life.
3. Put God’s Word into your mind: A key verse is found in Rom. 10:17: “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” If we’re not constantly putting the Bible into our minds, we’re not going to have much faith or grow in faith! It’s as simple as that. We read more about Abraham in Heb. 11. “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents” (verses 8-9). What’s the point? Abraham obeyed God because he believed he would receive the promises God had made. That’s why people obey. They believe and act on what God says because they know that if they do, they will receive whatever God has promised.
FURTHER READING:
“But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works” James. 2:18.
“By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” Heb. 11:31.
DECLARATION:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for another day, Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths, guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Saviour, and my hope is in You all day long. Remember, o Lord, Your great mercy and love, for they are from old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious way; according to Your love remember me, for You are good, O Lord. Place Your hand upon me and help me to flourish in all I do in the name of Jesus, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Ezek. 21:1-32. Ezek. 22:1-31. Ezek. 23:1-49. Ezek. 24:1-27.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“The Dominion Of Faith Is Instant, Just Like That Of Light Over Darkness.”
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