Faith is that quality or power by which the things desired become the things possessed. – Benny Hinn
Faith is being fully persuaded of the truth, the prevailing circumstances notwithstanding, until it triumphs. – Bishop David Oyedepo
You cannot weight faith or confine it to a container. It is not something you can take out, look at and analyze. Faith is a covenant, tenacious force that stabilizes us under all conditions.
When faith is rooted and grounded into our spirit-man, it brings us into realms of unquestionable rest (Hebrews 4:10-11; Romans 4:18-21)
Faith is more than belief. It is more than confidence. It is more than trust. It is more than the sum total of all these things-and none of them in particular. Above all, it is never boastful. If it is pure, Holy Ghost faith, it will never work contrary to the will of God.
The Bible teaches us that genuine faith is “more precious than gold that perishes” (1 Peter 1:7). Indeed such faith is going to be “tested by fire”. You can expect difficulties and persecutions in your life of faith, as well as blessings.
Therefore to encourage you to hold onto and develop your faith, we will consider some of the benefits of faith.
- Faith brings salvation. Ephesians 2:8 – 9. Whoever believes in Him has eternal life.
- Faith brings answers to prayer. “And whatever things you ask in prayer, really believing, you will receive.” (Matthew 21:22).
- Faith brings all the benefits of salvation into our lives. Ephesians 2:8 – 9. This includes healing, prosperity, peace, love, joy.
- Faith is a spiritual force through which our ministry for Christ becomes effective. (Mark 11:23; Matthew 17:19 – 20).
- Faith is a major key to life success. It brings to you what you need for the fulfilment of your life’s purposes.
In particular, faith is the major key for an effective healing and deliverance ministry. Jesus Christ “the same yesterday, today and forever” lives in the Christian (Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 2:20), and through the Christian wants to reveal the power of salvation to men in a way they can see and feel.
In this way, our evangelism concerning the Kingdom of God will not be in talk, but in power (1 Corinthians 4:20).
