We can all quote our favorite faith verses.
We refer to them over and over, such as Hebrews 11:1, where we read that faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and the conviction of things not seen. It sounds catchy.
Or there’s Proverbs 3:5-6 where we’re told to trust in the Lord with our whole heart, not to lean on our own understanding, to acknowledge him, and he will “make straight our paths.”
That’s exciting, and we should rejoice. There’s more, however. Let’s discover seven steps of faith found in the Word.
Matthew 21:22 says faith is our key to answered prayer.
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
Romans 10:17 tells us we find our faith through studying the Holy Bible.
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
Hebrews 11:6 is our wakeup call that we must have faith if we want to draw close to God.
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”
Mark 11:22-24 quotes our Lord who tells us we can do all things through faith in God.
“And Jesus answered them, ‘Have faith in God. 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. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.’ ”
James 2:19 cautions us that disbelief is a dubious disaster. If even the demons believe, how can anyone cast doubt on the divinity of the Master?
“You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!”
Luke 1:37 is our full confidence that flows from the Father above. All things are possible, if we place our faith fully in him.
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 assures us our faith isn’t in ourselves. It flows from our almighty God, and it’s through him that we can walk in purity and love.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
It’s easy to quote a verse. It’s harder to live our lives in faith. Our strength comes from the cross, for Christ is our salvation and our strength. We find our total assurance in him.
We will find God only if we choose to place our faith in him.
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