Faith and How to Grow in Faith

Faith and How to Grow in Faith


The Word of God tells us in Hebrews 11:1 that to have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see. Also, without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). The purer our faith is in Him, the more our Almighty Father would abide in us.

Hebrews 11:29-33 shows us what faith does:

It was faith that made the Israelites able to cross the Red Sea as if on dry land; when the Egyptians tried to do it, the water swallowed them up. It was faith that made the walls of Jericho fall down after the Israelites had marched around them for seven days. It was faith that kept the prostitute Rahab from being killed with those who disobeyed God, for she gave the Israelite spies a friendly welcome. Should I go on? There isn't enough time for me to speak of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Through faith they fought whole countries and won. They did what was right and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions (Hebrews 11:29-33).

We desire faith, and would not be satisfied with just a little. We want the miracle working, mountain moving faith, and we want to continually increase in it. Faith unites us with God. Faith brings His power upon the earth. Having pure faith makes us divine instruments He can use for His glory.

How do we increase in faith? Romans 10:17 tells us how:

So then, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ (Romans 10:17).

We must meditate on God’s Word in the Holy Bible, and pray continuously for the Spirit to come into us and guide us into purifying our faith.