Faith: The Bedrock of the Christian Life
- Ojone Pitas
- Nov 28
- 3 min read
Faith is not just a belief system; it is the foundation on which every part of the Christian life stands. It is the anchor that holds us steady when storms rise, the torch that lights our path when life feels dark, and the voice that reminds us, “God is with you—even here.”
The Bible tells us plainly:
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Faith is seeing with the heart what your eyes cannot yet understand. It is trusting God when nothing makes sense. It is believing that His Word remains true, even when your world feels shaken.
Faith in the Stories of Scripture
When you read Scripture, you notice that everyone God used powerfully had one thing in common: they trusted Him above circumstances.
Abraham — Faith Beyond Logic
God told Abraham to leave everything familiar and follow a promise he could not yet see. Abraham trusted God, and his obedience became the foundation of a nation.
Romans 4:20-21 (NIV)
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief… being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
Faith persuaded him even before the promise ever manifested. Stop waiting for manifestation before taking that step in obedience.
Moses — Faith in the Face of Fear
Moses stood before the Red Sea with an army behind him and nowhere to escape. Faith didn’t remove the sea; faith made a path through it. Even when Moses cried out to the Lord for deliverance, God gave him a simple instruction: "Go forward". In obedience to that instruction, the sea parted.
God didn’t ask Moses to understand; He asked him to trust. Until we get to the point where we trust God completely, some things will not change.
The Woman With the Issue of Blood — Faith That Presses Through
She had no strength, no money, and no support. But she had something powerful: faith that refused to give up.
Mark 5:28 (NIV)
“If I just touch His clothes, I will be healed.”Her faith reached for Jesus—and He answered.
Faith Is the Foundation of a Relationship With God
Christianity is not built on religious habits or good works. It is built on trusting a God you cannot see with physical eyes, but can know deeply in your spirit.
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith…”
Faith is how we enter the family of God. Faith is how we grow. Faith is how we overcome.
Faith in Everyday Life
Your faith shows up in ordinary moments:
When you pray, even though you’re tired.
When you forgive someone who hurt you.
When you choose peace instead of fear.
When you sow seeds, believing God will provide.
When you step into a new season with no guarantee except God’s Word.
Every act of faith, big or small, moves heaven.
Faith Doesn’t Always See the Way, But It Knows the Waymaker
You may not know how God will open the door…You may not know when the promise will come…You may not know why this season feels hard… But you do know Who walks with you.
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Faith doesn’t require answers. Faith requires surrender.
How to Strengthen Your Faith Today
Here are simple, powerful ways to build your faith daily:
1. Feed Your Faith With the Word
Faith grows when Scripture fills your heart. Study the Word daily and consistently. The Word is quick and powerful and has all you need to grow your faith.
2. Speak What God Says, Not What Fear Says
Your words shape your atmosphere. Speak faith-filled words every day. Do not close your mouth in fear, but speak in faith all that God has spoken about you.
3. Surround Yourself With Faith-Builders
Community strengthens what the enemy tries to weaken. Most people struggle with low self-esteem because of the people surrounding them. Pick your community wisely.
4. Remember What God Has Done
Your testimony is proof that God can do it again. Share your testimony and encourage others in faith. Think on His goodness and thank Him, for thanksgiving opens great doors.
A Prayer to Strengthen Your Faith
Father, thank You for being my foundation. Strengthen my faith where it feels weak. Help me trust You in the unseen, the unknown, and the unexpected. Teach me to walk by faith and not by sight. Let my life be built on Your promises and not my feelings. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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