Every human has faith, naturally.
Every believer has faith, divinely.
Romans 12:1-3 NKJV
[1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present
your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your
reasonable service. [2] And do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that
good and acceptable and perfect will of God. [3] For I say, through the grace
given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more
highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each
one a measure of faith.
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Romans 12:3
- The Greek word "metron" (measure) implies a determined extent or portion
- "Pistis" (faith) in this context refers to both saving faith and the capacity for
spiritual trust/service
Faith is real, substantial, measurable, alive.
Example: Exercise challenge
Faith is like a muscle.
1. Even if all I have is a mustard seed of Faith, If I plant it (use it) it will
grow to mountain moving proportions!
Story of the talents
Matthew 25:14-27 MSG
[14-18] “It’s also like a man going off on an extended trip. He called his
servants together and delegated responsibilities. To one he gave five
thousand dollars, to another two thousand, to a third one thousand, depending
on their abilities. Then he left.......,’ [24-25] “The servant given one thousand
said, ‘Master, I know you have high standards and hate careless ways, that
you demand the best and make no allowances for error. I was afraid I might
disappoint you, so I found a good hiding place and secured your money.
[26-27] “The master was furious. ‘That’s a terrible way to live! It’s criminal to
live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did you do less
than the least? The least you could have done would have been to invest the
sum with the bankers, where at least I would have gotten a little interest.
But what about doubt?
The Father's Cry (Mark 9:24)
In a deeply human moment, a father seeking healing for his son cries
out to Jesus, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" This short
verse powerfully captures the coexistence of faith and doubt.
Personal Faith Story...
What can we do? What should we do?
Love the Word.
Feed your Faith - Read the Word, meditate on the Word, come to church &
hear the Word, and hear the Word and hear the Word
Hit the gym (of life - Gym life yo! Don't skip leg day!)
When it's all said and done, It's not even about what Faith can help us obtain.
It's about learning to trust God. That's the part that pleases our heavenly
Father! The real prize Is an assurance in the Divine God, greater than
whatever we may be experiencing in this world.
Now, that is something that cannot be taken from us, even in eternity.