For we walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
It’s often said that fear is faith in Satan. Some use the acronym, False Expectations Appear Real. Your brain, emotions and bodily functions react to what it thinks is real. For example, your heart will beat faster if you think you’re going to have an accident, even if you’re perfectly safe. That’s why it’s important to have faith. Some definitions of faith could be seeing things from God’s point of view or believing what He says about you and the world around you.
The main way to build faith is to learn the Word of God, the Bible. The apostle Paul says, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). Common fears concern safety, stability, health, eternity. There are a host of Scriptures concerning these topics to build up your faith. You can renew your mind concerning any of your fears by meditating on Scripture.
The Bible says, “But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life” (Jude 1:20-21). This is something you actually choose to practice. Another way to build your faith up is to be around other Christians singing psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, and sharing lessons and insights (Ephesians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 14:26). Determine to strengthen your faith by reading the Bible, fellowshipping with other believers, praying and being alert to the answers. Pray for faith to grow in the United States among its citizens and leaders.
Today’s Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:7
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 10:13-18
13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
18 But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed they have, for
“Their voice has gone out to all the earth,
and their words to the ends of the world.”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
