Faith is the most powerful gift God has given us, as even our most precious asset \u2013 our salvation \u2013 depends on it. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God (see Hebrews 11:6). However, this amazing power needs to be exercised regularly to remain strong, active and effective.<\/p>\n
Faith is like a muscle: if we never use it, it will still exist, but it won\u2019t be able to carry weight or respond when we need it the most. In the same way, if we don\u2019t use our faith daily \u2013 by trusting God, obeying His voice, rebuking evil, and so on \u2013 we risk having a faith that\u2019s present in theory but powerless in practice.<\/p>\n
Faith doesn\u2019t wait for physical evidence. It believes in God\u2019s promises before they come to pass. When you choose to believe what God says \u2013 even when everything around you says the opposite \u2013 you are actively exercising your faith.<\/p>\n
The same principle applies when you put His Word to the test. For example, if you are dealing with a situation that contradicts a promise you read in the Bible, you have the right to pray and tell God, \u201cMy Lord, I don\u2019t accept this situation because it goes against what You have promised in Your Word.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n In doing this, you\u2019re not lacking fear of reverence; rather, you\u2019re exercising your faith and showing God that you believe His Word is true and powerful, so you don\u2019t accept anything different in your life.<\/p>\n