Overcoming Limitations By Faith

OVERCOMING LIMITATIONS BY FAITH

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6

Supporting Texts: Mark 9:23, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 17:20, Luke 1:37

INTRODUCTION:

Life is full of visible and invisible barriers — personal weaknesses, societal systems, family backgrounds, or demonic oppressions. These limitations often stand as walls preventing people from fulfilling destiny. But the Bible assures us that with God, nothing shall be impossible.

Faith is the spiritual force that enables believers to rise above every limitation. It connects us to divine ability and empowers us to walk in the supernatural. Faith moves mountains, unlocks closed doors, and turns impossibilities into testimonies.

Every believer must learn to grow in faith and confront life’s limitations with confidence in God. This teaching will explore how to overcome limitations by operating in biblical faith.

1. FAITH SEES BEYOND NATURAL LIMITATIONS

Faith opens our eyes to God’s possibilities even when everything around us says “no”.

a) Faith is the substance of things hoped for

Faith allows you to visualise what God has promised, even before it appears (Hebrews 11:1).

b) Faith gives clarity beyond physical sight

We walk not by sight, but by faith, seeing what God has ordained (2 Corinthians 5:7).

c) Faith overrides negative reports

Faith chooses to believe God rather than what the situation says (Romans 4:19-21).

d) Faith ignores the limitations of man

Even when man says it is impossible, faith trusts God's Word (Luke 1:37).

Biblical Example: Abraham believed against all odds

Despite his age and Sarah’s barrenness, Abraham believed God for a child (Romans 4:18–22).

2. FAITH SPEAKS TO OBSTACLES WITH BOLDNESS

Faith is not silent. It declares God’s Word in the face of resistance.

a) Faith speaks what it believes

The spirit of faith declares what is believed from the heart (2 Corinthians 4:13).

b) Faith commands mountains to move

Jesus taught that even mustard-seed faith can move mountains (Matthew 17:20).

c) Faith-filled words create change

Words spoken in faith produce results in the physical realm (Mark 11:23).

d) Faith does not complain, it commands

Rather than murmur, faith instructs with authority (Exodus 14:15-16).

Biblical Example: David spoke before he fought Goliath

David declared victory with his mouth before releasing the stone (1 Samuel 17:45-47).

3. FAITH TAKES ACTION IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD

Faith is not passive. It moves according to divine instruction, even when it seems risky.

a) Faith without works is dead

Action is the evidence that faith is alive (James 2:17-18).

b) Faith moves when God speaks

Abraham obeyed God’s call to go out, not knowing where he was going (Hebrews 11:8).

c) Faith often involves uncomfortable steps

Sometimes God will tell you to do something unusual or hard (John 2:5-7).

d) Faith brings divine partnership

When you act on God’s Word, heaven backs you up (Isaiah 55:11).

Biblical Example: Peter walked on water by faith

When Jesus said “Come,” Peter stepped out in faith and walked (Matthew 14:28-29).

4. FAITH HOLDS ON EVEN IN DELAY

Delays are not denials. Faith waits with expectation, not frustration.

a) Faith endures patiently

Through faith and patience, we inherit the promises (Hebrews 6:12).

b) Faith believes even when results delay

The Shunammite woman held on to faith despite years of barrenness (2 Kings 4:16-17).

c) Faith praises during the wait

While waiting, faith rejoices in God (Psalm 34:1).

d) Faith is rewarded in God’s time

At the appointed time, the vision will speak (Habakkuk 2:3).

Biblical Example: Joseph’s dreams delayed but manifested

Though he was imprisoned and forgotten, God fulfilled his dreams (Genesis 41:39-44).

5. FAITH RECEIVES THE IMPOSSIBLE

Faith brings results that defy human logic and effort.

a) All things are possible to the one who believes

There is no limit for the believing heart (Mark 9:23).

b) Faith receives what others consider unreachable

Sarah received strength to conceive at old age (Hebrews 11:11).

c) Faith turns curses into blessings

What the enemy meant for evil, God turns for good (Genesis 50:20).

d) Faith causes heavens to open

The impossible becomes possible when faith touches heaven (Luke 18:27).

Biblical Example: The woman with the issue of blood

She believed and touched Jesus’ garment, and was instantly healed (Mark 5:25-34).

CONCLUSION:

Faith is the key that unlocks every closed door and overcomes every limitation. No matter the barriers life places before you — physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual — faith in God has the power to pull them down. You are not called to live within boundaries, but to rise above them by faith.

Let your heart be stirred. Feed your faith daily with the Word, speak it boldly, act on it courageously, and wait patiently. You are destined to break through every limitation by faith in the living God.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, increase my faith to overcome every limitation in my life.