This blog is designed to encourage your walk of faith and strengthen your trust and knowledge of God’s Word, so that you may receive the breakthrough and healing that God and His Word have in store for you.
Our faith in God grows as we engage more deeply with His Word. As Romans 10:17 states, ‘faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.’ The term ‘hearing’ goes beyond simply listening to the Word with our ears or reading it; it involves receiving that Word with faith into our soul and spirit. The purpose of reading the Word is to hear it in a way that allows us to receive the revelation contained within. This Word is not just a text; it is a living, powerful tool that equips us for our faith journey.
While it’s important to spend time reading the Word, as stated in 1 Peter 1:23, “the Word lives and abides forever,” meaning it is alive and possesses inherent power to act upon our souls. However, the impact of the Word on our lives largely depends on how we receive it. If we read without truly receiving the Word, it will have little effect. As Mark 4:24 reminds us, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.”
Our choice is clear: we can either seek an abundant return or settle for just a little.
The faith necessary to produce results comes not only from reading the Word but from spending time meditating on it until the revelation of what God is saying begins to manifest in our spirit. In this blog, we will explore two instances where faith was challenged and elevated to a higher level. In each case, faith was demonstrated as a means of maturing existing faith or encouraging someone to start their faith journey.
In Matthew Chapter 8, we see the story of the man covered in the dreaded disease of Leprosy. ‘This disease was a death sentence to anyone who had it. The individual was normally banished to a leper camp, and if they ever left, they had to put a cloth over their head and cry “Unclean”. Jesus had just finished what we call the Sermon on the Mount. I believe that the leper was able to hear the whole thing from his position because the mountain acted like a vocal stadium. He could hear the message of the kingdom being preached by Jesus himself, and I believe he heard the wonderful shouts of those being healed by the master. When Jesus was done, He came down the mountain right into the path of the leper. This is significant because it shows Jesus knows exactly where you are. The leper could identify Him from all the people surrounding him. When he saw Jesus, he decided to bolt from the camp directly to Jesus, probably hoping no one would stop him. He ran straight to Jesus, fell at His feet, and began to worship him, and asked. “I know that if you are willing, you can make me whole”.
This man knew that Jesus could heal. He had heard the shouts of too many as they received. His question was if that same shout of healing belonged to him. What a place to be, at the master’s feet, waiting for a reply. The fact that he ran to Jesus was his act of faith, given his level of capability. He used what he had to find out if his faith could now be increased to receive.
Ask yourself: Are you willing to extend your hand of faith toward God?
This is the only way to see if He will extend His hand of healing back to you and pull you into your miracle. If we don’t reach out with what we have, then He cannot grasp it and draw us into a state of “faith matured and completed.” The leper’s faith brought him to the point where he witnessed God’s miracle in his life. He took the risk, left his place of misery, and pursued the one he knew could change everything. You will never know what Jesus can do unless you actively seek what you believe He can accomplish. Jesus reached out His hand, touched the man, and said, “I am willing; be made whole.”
In an instant, the lepers’ life was totally changed. From hopelessness to completeness; from totally broken and diseased to totally healed. Are you in a place that needs a touch of God’s healing? Like the leper who knew that Jesus could and chased Him to find that it was His will, we need to know that God not only can heal you, but it is always His will to heal you. But we must use the faith that we have to pursue God. He will honor our faith and perfect it so that we may receive the promises given to us.
In this next segment, we will address the size and scope of the faith that we can possess. Our revelation of all that God is and His power towards us is vital to our faith walk. Ephesians 1:19-22 speaks about the exceeding greatness of His power that He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and exalted Him far above all things for our benefit. Jesus told His disciples in Matthew 28:18-19 that all authority in heaven and on earth is His, and that He would be with them until the end of the age.
In 2 Peter 1:3-4, the Word tells us that according to our knowledge of Him, and the scope of that knowledge, we have access to all of His divine nature, which is promised for our benefit and success in our walk with God. Our understanding of the scope of that authority is again vital to our faith walk. Sometimes, our immediate circumstances can blind our faith because the problem seems overwhelming. God uses our circumstances to reveal the level of faith that is available to us. So often we are limited in our use of faith because we don’t know how big our God is, or that we can do more than we understand. In Mark 4:35, Jesus tells His disciples that they are going to the other side. He has just finished ministering on the kingdom and how to receive. He has ministered healing to the masses. Our being in the Word is what equips us for the next move. Now He’s going to the other side and takes His disciples on the next training mission.
Always remember that wherever Jesus leads us, He provides for us and protects us.
Every journey is an exercise in faith, allowing us to put our beliefs into practice. As the disciples begin their trip, a great windstorm suddenly arises, swamping the boat. In their panic, they forget everything Jesus taught them and become overwhelmed with fear, believing they are going to perish.
Fear is dangerous because it can paralyze our faith. The disciples approach Jesus with an attitude of defeat, unaware of the faith they could have exercised. Jesus is about to teach them an important life lesson about the authority He possesses and the strength available to them.
He first addresses their lack of faith and their fear. Then, He stands up and rebukes the wind and the waves, calming the storm completely. The disciples are amazed by His authority. Jesus’ message is clear: if they had understood who He is and the power of the faith they had access to, they could have used their faith to calm the storm themselves.
Our key takeaway from these matters is this: Psalm 119:30 states, “The entrance of Your words gives light.” Our understanding is entirely built upon the knowledge of Scripture.
We must not only read the Bible but also open our hearts to allow it to shape and strengthen our understanding of God and our faith in how to apply it.
In Mark 4:22-24, we learn that everything hidden in God’s Word is meant to be revealed. The measure by which we apply this revelation will determine how we are measured in return. We’ve seen, through the example of the leper, that testimonies of healings provided him with the knowledge that Jesus could heal. We all have testimonies and the written Word to demonstrate that Jesus heals and continues to heal today.
Hebrews 13:8 assures us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”
Additionally, Acts 10:38 states, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.”
1 Peter 2:24 states, “who bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness- by whose stripes we are healed.”
Psalm 107:20 states, “He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destruction.”
We can understand that the Word gives us confidence that if we align ourselves with it, healing is ours. All we need to do is extend our faith towards Him, knowing that His hand of healing will reach back to us. When we consider the healing of the leper alongside the great authority Jesus demonstrated over the storm, we realize, as stated in Ephesians 3:20, “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” that no matter what challenges we face, we have the authority of the Word to stand against them. We can witness God’s Word, His kingdom, and His authority overcome all opposition in our path. With this understanding, we can embark on our next journey, confront every storm with confidence in our victory, and, when necessary, seek Him for the healing that is always within His will to provide.
Call to Action:
1. Step Out in Faith Today
Don’t wait for the perfect moment—take what faith you have and bring it to Jesus. Just like the leper, run to Him with your need, knowing that He is both able and willing to heal, restore, and transform your life.
2. Anchor Yourself in God’s Word
Every breakthrough begins with revelation from His living Word. Make it a daily priority to read, meditate on, and receive the truth of Scripture so your faith can grow strong enough to overcome every storm.
3. Speak to Your Storm
Jesus has given you His authority—don’t let fear silence you. Stand firm, declare God’s promises over your life, and watch Him bring peace, healing, and victory where there was once chaos.
Have an AWESOME Day!
