HOW TO PUT FAITH TO WORK
What is Faith? "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1
In our spiritual journey, understanding and actively engaging with our faith is crucial for experiencing the fullness of God's promises. The Bible, particularly in Hebrews 11:1, teaches us that "faith is the substance of things hoped for." This foundational principle emphasizes that faith must be directed toward specific goals to yield meaningful results in our lives.
The Role of Faith in Accessing God’s Resources
God has made abundant resources available to us, but accessing these blessings requires faith. Just as entering a bank does not grant you access to all the money within, merely having faith is not enough. We must channel our faith toward specific needs and desires to unlock the resources God has for us.
The story of Blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10 serves as a powerful illustration of focused faith.
“ 46 Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road. 47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48 “Be quiet!” many of the people yelled at him.
But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
49 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, “Tell him to come here.”
So they called the blind man. “Cheer up,” they said. “Come on, he’s calling you!” 50 Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus.
51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked.
“My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!”
52 And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road.”
Despite his blindness, Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus for mercy. When Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" Bartimaeus didn’t hesitate—he clearly stated his need for sight. This interaction teaches us that God desires us to articulate our needs and channel our faith toward specific requests.
We must ask ourselves: What are we truly believing for? Many of us may express a desire for change or improvement in our lives, but without clarity on what that change entails, our faith remains ineffective. It’s essential to identify specific areas where we want to see God’s intervention.
God desires us to express our needs clearly. Until we channel our faith toward specific requests, we may not see the results we seek.
Do this to build up your Faith daily:
Study God’s Word daily, join our daily Arise and Shine Prayer Call every morning at 6am, and listen to faith filled teachings WATCH THIS SERMON. Together, we can cultivate a focused and active faith that yields results in our lives.