Faith and the Word
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
- Romans 10:17
You have faith in what you can see, touch, and understand. You did not stand in front of your chair and debate whether or not it would hold you before you sat down. Why? You trusted the chair. You had prior experience with the chair and knew the chair had always held you. Your knowledge surpassed your fear that the chair would fail. You had faith.
Faith in God comes through the study of His Word, learning who He is, how He behaves, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. As the Holy Spirit leads you into truth, you learn that God loves you and is ready to do anything for you. That knowledge produces understanding, understanding produces trust, and trust produces the faith for your miracle.
Seek Him in His Word. Learn about Him. Let the Holy Spirit show you the Father's heart. Faith is simply knowing God. Faith says, "I trust Him to be who He says He is. I can trust Him to do what He says He will do."
Hearing goes beyond listening and understanding. The faith that comes by hearing is a hearing that obeys God. Do you have ears to hear and a heart to obey?
Lord, tune my ears to hear all that You say. Give me a new heart to obey all that I hear from You. Amen.
Further Reading
- Romans 10:17
- 2 Samuel 2:6
- Proverbs 3:5-6
