Romans 10:17
"Consequently, faith comes by hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ."
We have been seeing lately that in order to walk in our inheritance as Christians and enter into everything God has for us, we need to do so by faith. Without faith, not only is it "impossible to please God", but it is also impossible to step into the inheritance God has for us.
That may sound a bit harsh. But before dropping your head and feeling like you're not worthy enough (please no!), remember that we have each already been given a measure of faith (Romans 12:3). So it's not like you have no faith! The point is to grow the portion of faith we have within our hearts.
Before I get into "how to grow your faith", let me answer some of you questioning "why it is impossible to step into our inheritance without faith". Well, if you don't have some small ounce of belief that what you are about to do might just work, then you will never do it. Every person who prays for a sick person has at least a tiny ounce of belief that the person might just get healed. Every person who takes a risk on a business idea they believe God is leading them into does so because they believe, even slightly, that the idea really was from God and it might really just take off. This is what faith is all about. Our challenge is often countering unbelief, it is not necessarily that we don't have enough faith, it is that we have too much unbelief counteracting our faith. But that is another topic. Hopefully this paragraph has helped some of you shed some light on what faith actually is.
The topic I am addressing here is how to grow your faith. Well, it is simple: It is clearly laid out for us in this verse of Romans 10:17. It comes by hearing the message of Christ.
Firstly, note that the verse says the Word of "Christ", not the "Word of God". While I agree that the Word of God is our sustenance, I can also tell you many people who think they are preaching the "word of God" are actually preaching a legalistic message of condemnation. This is where and why I am glad the Scripture differentiates it with the "Word of Christ". Because the term points toward a hearing a message about our Saviour and what He has done for us. The Good News.
My friend, if you want faith to go out and pray for the sick, to take business opportunities, to sow financially, etc... Get your hands on Gospel-based materials! Read brief encouragements like this, download Mp3 sermons from Gospel-centered churches, read books magnifying the Work of Jesus, read/listen to testimonies of what God has done for other people, watch DVDs or YouTube videos of Gospel-centered sermons and preachers.
Fill your life with the Word of Christ! For It is our daily bread. He is our daily bread. When we consume Him, our faith cannot help but grow. And when our faith grows, we will truly shine among the nations!
"Consequently, faith comes by hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ."
We have been seeing lately that in order to walk in our inheritance as Christians and enter into everything God has for us, we need to do so by faith. Without faith, not only is it "impossible to please God", but it is also impossible to step into the inheritance God has for us.
That may sound a bit harsh. But before dropping your head and feeling like you're not worthy enough (please no!), remember that we have each already been given a measure of faith (Romans 12:3). So it's not like you have no faith! The point is to grow the portion of faith we have within our hearts.
Before I get into "how to grow your faith", let me answer some of you questioning "why it is impossible to step into our inheritance without faith". Well, if you don't have some small ounce of belief that what you are about to do might just work, then you will never do it. Every person who prays for a sick person has at least a tiny ounce of belief that the person might just get healed. Every person who takes a risk on a business idea they believe God is leading them into does so because they believe, even slightly, that the idea really was from God and it might really just take off. This is what faith is all about. Our challenge is often countering unbelief, it is not necessarily that we don't have enough faith, it is that we have too much unbelief counteracting our faith. But that is another topic. Hopefully this paragraph has helped some of you shed some light on what faith actually is.
The topic I am addressing here is how to grow your faith. Well, it is simple: It is clearly laid out for us in this verse of Romans 10:17. It comes by hearing the message of Christ.
Firstly, note that the verse says the Word of "Christ", not the "Word of God". While I agree that the Word of God is our sustenance, I can also tell you many people who think they are preaching the "word of God" are actually preaching a legalistic message of condemnation. This is where and why I am glad the Scripture differentiates it with the "Word of Christ". Because the term points toward a hearing a message about our Saviour and what He has done for us. The Good News.
My friend, if you want faith to go out and pray for the sick, to take business opportunities, to sow financially, etc... Get your hands on Gospel-based materials! Read brief encouragements like this, download Mp3 sermons from Gospel-centered churches, read books magnifying the Work of Jesus, read/listen to testimonies of what God has done for other people, watch DVDs or YouTube videos of Gospel-centered sermons and preachers.
Fill your life with the Word of Christ! For It is our daily bread. He is our daily bread. When we consume Him, our faith cannot help but grow. And when our faith grows, we will truly shine among the nations!
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