STRONG IN FAITH

12/18/2025

“And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb. He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.”

(Romans 4:19–20)

It is impossible to live for God without faith, because faith is the oxygen of the Christian life. Scripture tells us repeatedly that the just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). Furthermore, Romans 12:3 assures us that no believer lacks faith, for God has dealt to every person the measure of faith. However, not all faith produces results. There is a kind of faith that does not stagger at God’s Word—a strong faith that prevails.

There is an important difference between increased faith and strengthened faith. Faith comes—or increases—by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Yet increased faith alone will not get the job done if it is never put to work. James 2:17 tells us that faith without action is dead. The disciples once asked Jesus to increase their faith (Luke 17:5), but Jesus made it clear that quantity was not the issue. Instead, He pointed them to exercise the faith they already had. He said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say…” (Luke 17:6). Faith works when it is spoken and acted upon.

Many believers mistakenly assume that it is God’s responsibility to strengthen their faith. You often hear statements like, “I just need God to strengthen my faith.” When results don’t come, God is blamed. Child of God, just as it would be absurd to sit around waiting for God to strengthen your muscles, it is equally absurd to wait for Him to strengthen your faith. Muscles grow through exercise—and faith is strengthened the same way.

Our opening text shows us that Abraham was not weak in faith. This reveals an important truth: faith can be present and still be weak. Faith is present in every believer, but it must be exercised to become strong. While it is important to keep hearing the Word, it is just as important—if not more—to act on the Word you already know.

If you desire strong faith for healing, exercise yourself in God’s Word concerning healing—confess it and act on it. If you desire to grow in generosity, exercise yourself in giving. Give beyond comfort. Challenge the fears associated with giving. Those who give generously today are not necessarily those with more resources, but those who have trained their spirits to live above fear and limitation through consistent obedience.

I encourage you today: strengthen your faith by putting the Word to work. Act on the Word. Speak the Word. Confront fear with the Word, and watch it prevail in every area of your life.

God bless you.

Faith-Filled Confession:

Thank You, Father, for the boldness to act on Your Word in every situation. I do not waver at Your promises. As I put the Word to work, my faith is strengthened and I prevail in Jesus’ name. Amen.