Foundational Faith Series

Faith is active: moving; going somewhere; doing something; it is not a wait till something happens, faith is a work .

Here in the text: Hebrews 11:1; Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, but the evidence of things not seen this is a wonderful description of what is faith. But my brothers and sisters there is a difference in a definition and a description. Understanding the definition of faith can help one to move from trying to trusting, It can help move from crying out in disgust to calling on God for deliverance; from blindness to boldness; criticizing to caring; doubting to deliverary; dullness to dancing

Many Christians have faith in the idea of faith only, because of the entry level of faith, they never go on to mature in the area of faith; whereby they experience the wonderful blessings of the living Lord that experiential faith ushers into the life of the Christian.

If we are going to activate faith and build on this solid foundation, it is important for us to understand that:

Faith must not only be a profession, but also a possession

Faith must not only be a confession, but also a connection

Faith must not only be a hope, but also a hold

Faith must not only be a witness, but also a walk

Faith must not only be a talk, but also a testimony

Faith must not only be a principle, but also a practice

When faiths principles are practiced, God power will prevail over your problems. Romans 12:3 the end of the verse informs us that God has dealt to every man the measure of faith. Even though his or her faith has not been activated, every individual has been given the measure of faith. What we as believer must do is activate our faith*.

The question is asked how do I activate my measure of faith. The word activate simply means to make active or having the power to act. As children of God we have the ability to make our faith active or motionless or simply at rest.

The problem with a lot of Christians is not that they lack faith. They have faith, but its not active. It was a faith in the Lord Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and give them eternal life that has gotten us to this point in the first place, but what we must do now is activate the faith that we have now.

The Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 1:5-6 writes these words, When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother and you mother, Im persuaded that it in you also. Wherefore, I put the in rememberance that thou stir up the gift of God.

What paul is saying to Timothy, is to stir up, agitate, bring to life, what he is saying is to activate you faith. If we want to receive the favor of God we must activate our faith .

How preacher do I activate my measure of faith. The answer to this question is found in a medley of scriptures. Hebrews 12:2 records, Looking unto Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. If we are going to have access to Gods favor we must look unto Jesus . When Lazarus was sick, St. John chapter 11, Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that his friend whom he lovest is sick. The bible says that he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. While it took Jesus four days to make his arrival to Bethany, Lazarus died and was buried. Both Mary and Martha stated to Jesus, if you had been here my brother would not have died, Jesus says where have you laid him, {activate your faith} out of obedience to Jesus, and because of their faith and obedience to his commands, they watched their brother come back to life. What we have learnd, is that we are saved by faith alone, but faith that saves is not alone