Bible Verses On Faith And Trust In God – God Equips Everyone He Calls
Here are some bible verses on faith and trust in God.
2021 is coming to an end and at the time I am writing this, 2022 is just a few days away.
At the beginning of each year I ask God for a word for the year; and this year he is speaking about the word “faith”.
Therefore, I am studying what the Bible says about faith and thought I would share that with you.
Let’s start in Hebrews and 2 Corinthians.
How Does The Bible Define Faith?
“Now faith is the substance (realization) of things hoped for, the evidence(confidence) of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1
If you go back to the original verse substance could be translated to realization and evidence for confidence.
Confidence is defined as “the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.” by Oxford languages.
Having faith means being confident in the things unseen.
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
2 cor 5:7
In 2 Corinthians chapter 5, Paul reminds the church in Corinth that we are to live by faith and not by sight.
I think we all have a tendency to easily put our confidence in material things and circumstances. At least that is a tendency I have.
God has promised to never forsake the people he calls. So we can be confident in his faithfulness at all times!
Bible Verses About Faith And Trust In God
““Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?””
Matthew 14:28-31
I have been challenged by Matthew 14 so many times!
Peter actually walked on water together with Jesus, how cool isn’t that!?
In verse 30 Peter starts to realize he is walking among waves, and that the wind is strong. Focusing on circumstances often fills us with fear and anxiety.
As long as our minds are fixed on Jesus, we can keep living the life he calls us to. In our own strength we won’t succeed.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.”
1 Corinthians 2:3-5
When we fully understand God’s power and that he will bless us when we walk in obedience, we can live boldly even when life gets tough.
I pray that 2022 will be a year when I rest in confidence in God’s power. He is all-powerful. He will always equip when he calls someone.
To dig a little deeper and let God reveal his truth to you, there are a few questions to process and pray over down below.
Read 2 Cor 5:28-31 again and ask God these questions:
– Are there any circumstances in my life that robs me of my faith?
-If yes, take some time to give these circumstances to God and choose to fully rely on God’s power.
Read 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 again and ask God:
– Is my life a demonstration of God’s power or human wisdom?
– In what ways can I demonstrate God’s power to the people around me today?
We pray that you will have a wonderful start to the new year!
God has so much in store for you!
Feel free to leave a comment about what stood out to you in these verses. We would love to connect with you!
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