Do you have Faith?
It all begins with an idea.
Reflective Questions
Do I have faith?
Does a believer have faith?
Have you ever wished for more faith?
How do you know if you truly have faith?
Do I need to be a Pastor to possess faith?
Isn't mountain-moving faith reserved for a select few?
Allow me to demystify these questions with Scripture as our guide.
If you are a believer, meaning you are born again and have received Jesus into your life, you already possess a measure of faith. Your faith journey began the moment you believed in His existence, as explained in Hebrews 11:6: "And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists..."
Additionally, Ephesians 2:8 states: "For by grace you have been saved through faith..."
In Romans 12:3, we read: "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith." This scripture did not mention that it was distributed to some people. Paul was addressing the Christians in Rome.
The NIV translation emphasizes that this measure of faith is distributed to each of you (i.e., believers).
Furthermore
Consider the moment when the disciples were astonished at Jesus' ability to wither the fig tree. Astonished, they asked how this was possible. His response?
"Have faith in God. For truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him." — Mark 11:22-24
Remember, the faith that brought you to God is the same type of faith that empowers you to speak to your mountains. It was the same faith in God you had when you became a believer; Jesus did not mention any other type of faith.
You Already Have Faith
You possess this measure of faith. You had faith enough to receive Jesus. You believed in Him, which led you to respond to His call.
You do not ask for what you already have. It would be misguided to do so, to put it bluntly.
Many believers, myself included, have let this faith lie dormant. I was trapped in the belief that I needed to be a Pastor or Minister to activate my faith.
If you think you need someone else—like a Pastor—to pray on your behalf for your prayers to be answered, dear friend, you may still be caught in this false narrative.
While it isn’t wrong to have your Pastor pray for you, it’s imperative to understand that you do not need a third party to access your faith.
Awakening Your Faith
You already have the faith within you. The real challenge lies in learning how to grow and apply that faith in your life’s circumstances. When the light of this revelation connects with your spirit, as it did with mine, you will experience a profound awakening—reviving that faith that has been waiting for you to recognize it.
Coming Up Next
In my next post, we will explore "How to Grow Your Faith."
Stay tuned!
Call to Action:
🌟 What has your experience with faith been like? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below!
What is Faith?
Introduction
Growing up, I believed that to have faith, I had to be a powerful man of God—an image that seemed almost saintly. I thought being holy, fasting for hours, and living without sin were prerequisites to truly holding faith.
But I’ve learned that faith is much more than that.
What Does Faith Mean?
Faith is being absolutely resolute that you have received God's promises before you see them. Imagine your dad telling you, "You’ll get a gift when I return from work." As a child, you believe without a shadow of a doubt that his promise will come true—why? Because your daddy said so. No matter what anyone else says, you hold onto that promise like a dog with a bone. But there's a catch: It’s a promise from someone you trust.
(In another post, I’ll share my experience on the intriguing topic of "Forgiving God." Don’t judge the title just yet!) 😊
The Human Condition
As humans, it's natural for us to believe only what we see with our physical eyes. For instance, if a friend says they have $1 million, I might ask to see some evidence—an alert, a receipt, anything! But faith flips that perspective on its head.
Understanding Faith
Faith means believing in something without needing to see it first. It’s a conviction based on a promise, knowing it is real—even if the evidence isn’t visible yet.
“Faith grasps the unrealities of hope and brings them into the realm of reality.” Faith calls forth things that are not as though they already exist. Like the child waiting for their gift—she truly believes it is hers because Daddy said so, and she knows that Daddy cannot lie.
What’s Next?
In upcoming posts, I will delve into several essential topics, including:
Do You Have Faith?
How to Grow Your Faith
Examples of Faith in Action
How to Receive by Faith
Hindrances to Faith from My Experience
These principles will teach you how to lay hold of God’s promises—lessons I learned from Scripture and my own life experiences.
Conclusion
Now, “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Stay tuned for the next installment, where we will explore more about strengthening and understanding your faith journey!
Call to Action
🌟 Have thoughts or experiences regarding faith? Share your insights in the comments below!
Selah!