Growing Faith

Romans 9-12 

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ…If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.”

Romans 10:17; 12:6

We require faith in Christ for our salvation. We also require faith for the gifts of the Spirit to function within us. Natural abilities and skills are different than gifts of the Spirit. Spiritual gifts like ‘forth telling’, or prophesying, require faith that the Spirit is giving us the Word needed for the setting in which it is to be given. Faith without works is dead; so also, spiritual gifts require active faith and action to strengthen, encourage, and build up the body of Christ. If the gift of prophesying functions in proportion to our faith, there are different levels of faith into which we can grow. From salvation-faith to faith in the Word of God and person of the Holy Spirit, our faith in God grows as we exercise it in obedient action.

What faith-growing invitation is the Lord giving us?

“Lord Jesus, grow my faith in your Word and Spirit, for your glory.”