But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; James 1:6-7 (NKJV) Until you become absolutely convinced that something is God’s will, you cannot have faith. If unsure, you flip back and forth between two opinions and you receive nothing (James 1:7). Faith can only exist where the absolute will of God is known. But how can you know God’s will for sure? Moses knew it was God’s will to set His people free from slavery when He heard God speak from a burning bush. David knew what to do as king of Israel …

Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. It was their faith that made our ancestors pleasing to God. Because of our faith, we know that…what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen. Hebrews 11:1–3 (CEV) How important is faith to God? Hebrews 11:2 tells us that faith made the great men and women of the Old Testament pleasing to God. In fact, verse 6 says that without faith no one can please God (CEV). All of the people listed in the eleventh chapter of Hebrews—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David and Samuel—did great works for God by faith. However, there is a counterfeit …

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17 (NLT) Many people become stuck on the notion that they need more faith, but according to Romans 12:3, God has dealt to each one a measure of faith (NKJV). The issue is not that you need more faith. You simply need to activate it. Here’s how to activate your faith: study the Word until you’re fully convinced and then take action. Some confess God’s Word repeatedly, thinking the repetition of the words is what brings power. Repeating God’s Word does have a purpose but it is to convince your heart to believe. The repetition isn’t for God’s benefit. It’s not a type of begging or commanding. It’s also not some …

Someone might claim, “You have faith and I have action.” But how can I see your faith apart from your actions? Instead, I’ll show you my faith by putting it into practice in faithful action. James 2:18 (CEB) Your faith is not your denominational background. It’s also not the same thing as belief, although we often interchange the two words. Faith is more than belief. Believing something does not mean you have faith. Satan believes in Jesus but he doesn’t have faith. Faith requires action. Faith—what you believe and the corresponding actions you take as a result of what you believe—is what brings God’s power into your life. Let me give you an example: when man becomes convinced that Jesus died and rose again to …

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4 (NKJV) According to 1 John 5:4, not only some people but EVERY person born of God overcomes. You can have victory through Jesus over absolutely anything. If you give your life to Jesus, you become born of God. You enter into a whole new life. You’re adopted into God’s family and you become spiritually brand new. As a result, you have the power you need to overcome anything that comes your way. 1 Corinthians 15:57 also expresses this victory, saying God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (NKJV). It’s clear that you never need to accept defeat! Yet, have …