“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 

Yesterday, we discussed what faith truly is and ended the day by realizing that, like a building’s strength is dependent on its foundation, our faith and its rewards depend on its source. Genuine Christian faith is indeed quite irrational, and would be completely crazy, but for the fact that it is true. Though it speaks of things which now, cannot be seen, the fact that these things come to pass in due time prove it true. But what then is genuine Christian faith? It is faith that comes from the word of God, or, in even simpler words, faith in what God says. Genuine faith can only be faith that comes from God and is based on what He says. Only God has the ability to do all things, and Him alone is faithful to stick to His word and fulfil His promises. 

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 

As Christians, because we know our God is almighty, we also know that He is worthy to be trusted. We can trust Him to do things that would otherwise be impossible to do without Him. But read the above verse one more time. Though God is able to do all things, He will only do those He has promised. Sometimes we drift away of true faith by thinking God is some kind of wish-granter, who will make all our dreams come true because we asked them insistently, by praying and fasting and calling on the name of Jesus but that is not true. God is almighty and He can do all things, but He will only do the ones He wants, as His will is rooted in perfect justice and wisdom. 

“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:4-5 

God promised to give us the desire of our hearts, but He only makes this promise to a heart that delights in the Lord, that commits and surrenders its ways to Him. God answers all prayers He inspires. He satisfies all desires that He instigates. As king Solomon puts it, He fulfils with His hand what His mouth has spoken (2 Chronicles 6:14-15) 

As believers, our faith should be on what God says: His revealed word in our lives, and the only way to hear His voice and know His heart is by intimacy with Him. Genuine Christian faith comes by hearing the word of God and that only happens by communion; spending time with Him by meditating the Bible, praying and worshipping. Then, His promises in your life will become unquestionable and your faith, unshakable. Now that we have established that Faith comes from the Word of God, have you ever wondered why, though we are exposed to the word of God, Faith does not seem to bear fruit in our lives? Any ideas why? Read Matthew 13:1-23 and we can discuss that tomorrow! 

Prayer: 

Lord, thank You for Your Word that brings life and promises. Thank You also for the gift of faith by hearing Your Word. I want to commit myself to spend time with Your Word, as I know it is essential for my faith. Please help me to do that, as sometimes I don’t find it easy. Holy Spirit, teach me and sanctify me with Your truth, Your Word is truth. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.