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Faith: But Not The Way You Think

Can we talk a little more about faith? And this may change the way you see faith forever, but "i dun kia"

In my last post, I mentioned that our faith wasn’t handed to us on a platter of comfort. Someone reached out privately and asked, “So why wouldn’t God want us to just live comfortable lives?”

About eight years ago, I realised I had misunderstood faith. I thought faith was mainly a “meal ticket” something you use when your fees are delayed or when you need a miracle and honestly thats what my daddy taught me. And to be fair, many of us were first introduced to faith at the level of need.

So we start to believe the doctrine of faith exists so we can live comfortable, problem-free lives.

But even Jesus acknowledged our human needs. In Matthew 6:33 He tells us not to worry about what we will eat, drink, or wear because the Father already knows we need these things. Needs will always exist. They never end. Trust me, they will ALWAYS EXIST

So what am I saying?There comes a point where God expects more from our faith. Yes, faith may have met your needs but that isn’t its core design.

I once asked our church while doing a teaching series on faith, “Who was the first person recorded to have walked by faith?” Most people if not everyone one chorused Abraham and I understand why. We see Abraham waiting for Isaac, so we assume faith is first and foremost about receiving what we need.

But Scripture shows someone else before Abraham: Enoch.

“And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” — Genesis 5:24“By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death… for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.” Hebrews 11:5

Enoch’s faith wasn’t about bills, breakthroughs, or material supply. His faith was expressed through intimacy, obedience, and alignment with God. That’s faith in its purest form not just receiving from God, but walking with Him.

Then we see Noah. Hebrews 11 shows us that Noah’s faith wasn’t rooted in need either it was rooted in assignment. God gave him an instruction, and Noah trusted God enough to obey.

I don't want to stretch this read, so here’s my point:

God deserves more from us than a “give-me” relationship. even our earthly parents are more deserving of a relationship that benefits just the child. And the beautiful truth is He will still give you what you need anyway.

But He also desires partnership.He wants to trust you with His agenda.He wants a relationship where your faith doesn’t just receive from him, but also responds to his voice, heart and his calling

That’s higher.That’s better. and honestly i think that's faith in its purest form!

I hope this helped you

Yours In- love and In- Christ

Skool Teecha,

Gospel

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