Biblical Answer

The Nature of Faith

Faith is not an intellectual understanding, but a deliberate commitment to the Person of Jesus Christ, even when we cannot see the way ahead. It is not something we can force upon ourselves by saying we will believe, nor is it something we can develop by frenzied prayer or great emotional effort. Rather, faith is knowing that God will do something, even when we do not know what He will do.

Experiencing Faith

Experiencing faith involves learning more of God's Word, so we can know Him better and obey Him more fully. This can be achieved by attending meetings where we can listen to preaching and teaching of God's Word. It also involves making a commitment to daily personal time with God, where we can talk to Him and He can talk to us as friend to friend. Furthermore, it involves praying specifically about any obstacle in our life, asking for Christ to enlighten us and give us strength to overcome the roadblocks. By doing these things, we can develop a stronger faith that will not fail us.

Maintaining Faith

Maintaining faith involves continuous testing and growth up to the point of our physical death. It is not something we can maintain by simply going through the motions, but rather it requires a deliberate commitment to the Person of Jesus Christ. We must be willing to go through a process of spiritual growth, where we learn to trust God for guidance in small increments and take leaps of faith into His provision. By doing so, we can develop a dynamic faith that will sustain us through the challenges of life. Ultimately, faith is not just about believing, but about trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we cannot see the way ahead. The Bible says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17). Therefore, it is essential to seek light for the next step and trust God for guidance in small increments. Moment by moment, we must take leaps of faith into God's provision, and by doing so, our faith will grow stronger. The Bible says, "He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it" (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Therefore, we can trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we cannot see the way ahead. In conclusion, maintaining faith requires a deliberate commitment to the Person of Jesus Christ, and involves continuous testing and growth up to the point of our physical death. It is not something we can maintain by simply going through the motions, but rather it requires a spiritual growth process, where we learn to trust God for guidance in small increments and take leaps of faith into His provision. By doing so, we can develop a dynamic faith that will sustain us through the challenges of life.