Faith Takes Time

What do you think of when someone talks about biblical faith? Do you think of your relationship with Jesus? Do you think of Sunday morning worship? Maybe you think of your denominational heritage when the word is spoken. Biblical faith has many different sides to it. Faith is trusting in God's provision for all areas of your life. It is a trust that you are hopefully developing with God. I have a faith that God is transforming me into a better Christian by my submission to His Will everyday. But I must admit that the process to a stronger faith is the most difficult part of being a Christian.

In Hebrews 11:6 we read "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and the He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." We get the first part of that verse right much of the time in the Church, but the latter portion of the verse is where we get hung up. Our faith in God drives us to pursue His Will and the good things that He has for us in this life. The key to growing is the pursuing! Faith is a lifestyle that wants a radical transformation of the soul so deeply that it will keep pursuing God once the initial relationship has been established.

The best way to build up your faith is through deliberate quality time with God each day. Pursuing God means that I am on my knees communicating with Him believing that He is moving through my life. We become frustrated when we get serious with God because we may not see the results we want immediately. But trust me when I tell you that God is moving to those who trust in Him and are faithfully pursuing Him. It just takes time until we see His hand moving in our situations. Most people in the Church give up on prayer because they expect immediate results. If you spend quality time with God everyday for the next 60 days you will experience your faith growing due to God's movement in your life. Be a person who earnestly seeks God and watch how you are slowly transformed into a person with a strong faith.