Yesterday, I asked the question, “Is faith in a decline?” After all, look at the world around us. On the surface, it doesn’t look as if there are many faith-seekers. Jesus once asked the question:
Jesus asks this question in the middle of two important stories
The first story is about a widow who would not give up seeking justice. A hard-hearted unrighteous judge finally gave in and granted her request simply because she was getting on his nerves.
The point Jesus was making is to never give up asking and believing because God will grant justice to those who cry out to Him much more readily than any earthly judge would.
But they need enough faith to ask! (See Luke 18:1-8)
The second story, about the Pharisee and the tax collector, teaches us we should never trust in our own righteousness. Instead, have faith God will hear a cry of repentance. (See Luke 18:9-14)
Mustard Seed Faith
There may be less evidence of faith-seekers in today’s world, but it doesn’t have to be a lot of faith to see things change.
How Do We Get Our Faith Rising?
It’s scriptural to pray for it.
Also, we know from scripture ways to increase faith is listen to preaching and read the Word of God. (We can never get away from basic disciplines if we want to grow in the Lord!)
The words of Christ are recorded in the Holy Bible. We are so blessed to be able to read it pretty easily in many parts of the world. I long for the day when EVERYWHERE people can read the Word in their own language.
In 2023, I want to increase my faith by praying, reading the Word, and listening to preaching more and more. What about you?
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the 12th day of my Transformation: Becoming an Effective Prayer Warrior series. For 28 days, we are examining truths about spiritual warfare, corporate prayer and praying in agreement and learning to apply them to our lives.
I don’t pretend to know all the answers. I’m going to be thinking with my fingers, so to speak, as I process what is in my heart about these topics after reading the word and praying for discernment.
You can go here to see each post I will be making on this topic.
Today’s question for your consideration: What is a faith fact?
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It’s crazy when I think about how many Bibles I have in my own home in many translations, yet some people still don’t have even one published yet in their own language.
So true, Lisa! And many of us have not been opening our bibles everyday when others would love to have just one.
May we live our lives of faith so that we increase the faith of other Christians and intrigue those who don’t know Jesus.
I also want to incresae my faith my being in the Word and praying more. Thank you for these inspiring words. I am reminded of the Big Daddy Weave song, “Jesus I believe.”
We are transformed by a small measure of faith. Thank you, I look forward daily to your work. Blessings Diana
I want this as well. Help my unbelief!
It’s encouraging to remember that even a little bit of faith can make a big difference.