Growing in Faith 💛

"Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." — Mark 9:23 (KJV)

Faith is more than just believing God exists; it is trusting Him completely, even when circumstances seem impossible. In Mark 9:23, Jesus challenges the father of a demon-possessed boy, reminding him that faith unlocks the power of God. The man responds in verse 24:

"Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief."

This honest plea reflects our struggle—sometimes our faith wavers, but we can ask God to strengthen it.

What is Faith?

The Bible defines faith in Hebrews 11:1:

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Faith is not based on what we can see or control. It is the confidence that God will fulfill His promises, even when we don’t understand how.

Faith and Salvation

Faith is not only about seeing miracles; it is the key to salvation. The Bible teaches that we are saved by faith, not by our works:

Ephesians 2:8-9 – "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Romans 5:1 – "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Galatians 2:16 – "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

These verses emphasize that salvation is a gift received through faith in Jesus, not something we earn.

Growing in Faith

Faith is not always easy. Like the father in Mark 9, we may struggle with doubt. But we can grow our faith by:

1. Hearing the Word of God – "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17)

2. Praying for Strength – Ask God to help your unbelief, just as the father did.

3. Walking in Trust – Faith grows when we step out in obedience, even when we don’t see immediate results.

Prayer:

Lord, I believe, but I need Your help to trust You more. Strengthen my faith, remind me of Your promises, and help me to rely on You completely. Thank You for saving me by grace through faith. Amen.

Faith makes the impossible possible, not because of our own strength, but because of who God is. Will you trust Him today?