Monday April 07th, 2025
« So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ »
NKJV For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
NLT Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
Amplified For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].
The Bible reading for today tells us that the day you became born again, God gave you a ‘measure of faith’.
Ephesians 2:8 says that by grace you are saved through faith.
In other words, if there isn’t that measure of faith, there won’t be salvation at all.
This also implies that faith can grow from the measure given at salvation or remain stagnant.
For faith to grow, we must take certain steps.
Our study today would focus on one of the steps, which is ‘hearing the word of God’. Romans 10:17CEV
« No one can have faith without hearing the message about Christ »
- The first way your faith can grow is by hearing the word of God.
Some people wonder why we keep attending church services, listening to sermons and reading the Bible; it is so that our faith can grow. In Psalm 119:130GWT , the Bible says
« Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand »
The more the word of God comes into your heart, the more light you have and the more understanding you get.
It’s like someone who is driving a car at night; if the headlights are bright, he or she can move fast, otherwise the person would be compelled to move slowly.
If the headlights were to go out completely however, the driver would be forced to stop. Proverbs 4:18 says
« But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day »
The more you study the word of God, attend Sunday School and Bible Study sessions as well as listen to sermons, the greater your faith and the brighter your future too.
- God expects us to be deliberate about growing the faith we received at salvation.
If however, you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and savior, you should do so right away so you can also begin to grow your faith In God.
Application – Study the word of God every day.
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Posted by Naomie Joseph
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