What Faith Is

Devotional Reading: For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 ESV

Most people associate faith only with times of challenge or difficulty. Some think of faith as a tool to be used when they need God’s help urgently, as if it were a trigger or a catalyst that compels God to quickly address their situation. But this is not what faith is all about. Faith should be seen as more than just a reactionary response during tough times.

Faith is meant to be a way of life for believers. It is a culture that should be embraced and practiced daily, regardless of whether things are going well or there are challenges to face. The phrase “The Just shall live by faith,” taken from scriptures such as Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, and Galatians 3:11, emphasizes the idea that faith should be an integral part of how believers navigate their lives.

Faith is not also just believing in God’s existence but also believing in what the Word of God says and acting upon it. Faith involves trusting in and accepting what God has already provided through Christ. In this context, faith becomes a means of receiving the blessings, provisions, and promises that God has made available to believers.

As believers, we must understand that faith is an essential aspect of the believers’ lives. The more we are aware of this fact, the more we can fully acknowledge and receive the abundance of what God has made available to us through Christ.

Prayer and Confession
I choose to live a life of faith regardless of what I am facing. I trust God for the good to come and for the bad to be turned around for my good.

Further Reading: Galatians 2:20, 3:3-5