Faith is the most integral part of all religions, especially Christianity. Having faith in God and His son, Jesus Christ, guides faithful believers to a righteous path and helps us live a godly life. Without faith, the world would not be the same. Faith does not only play an important role in people’s personal lives but also upholds different areas of society. In Christianity, having a strong faith is important, and sharing that faith with others is a command given by Christ himself. Author and a devoted Christian, Eloise Collins is sharing her faith through her impeccable writing. Her book, The Faithfull Journey 978-1-950088-15-7, sheds light on her struggles and victories in life, as well as how her faith in Christ guided her at every turn.
Laying down a solid foundation for our faith is a crucial step to leading a Christian life and to sharing your faith. According to the Living Church of God, here is what foundation of real faith truly is:
Today we are tempted to put our faith in many things. However, not all are that dependable. Some are actually dangerous. Some people trust in God, others in money, friends, self, political leaders, or military power. Still, others trust in science, other experts, and astrology or fortune-tellers. The American philosopher, Eric Hoffer, has stated somewhat cynically, “Faith in a holy cause is a substitute for the lost faith in ourselves.” He comments further that, “…where there is the technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for faith.” While there is a certain physical truth in what he says, he is actually mocking an example used by Jesus Christ (Matthew 17:20).
Our choice today of where to place our faith is almost endless. However, the Bible offers specific warnings about where not to place our faith. Nearly 3000 years ago Solomon wrote, “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool” (Proverbs 28:26). The Bible warns repeatedly about trusting in other gods besides the true God (Exodus 20:1–6). We are told when David numbered the fighting men of Israel—trusting in his own military strength—he sinned and did a very foolish thing (2 Samuel 24:1–11). Jeremiah warned about trusting in the lying words of false teachers (Jeremiah 7:4). Jesus cautioned about trusting in money and wealth (Matthew 19:21–23).
In terms of positive instruction, the Scriptures urge us to “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5–7). This is why it is important to prove and know that God really does exist. We must also learn to trust in God’s Word—the Bible (Psalm 119:142,160; John 17:17). This involves studying, proving, and learning to live by every word of God. We must not only develop faith in Jesus Christ—that He was the Son of God who came to die for our sins—but also develop the faith of Jesus who trusted and obeyed His Father’s instruction to the point of saying “…not My will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42). We must also develop real faith in Christ’s message about the coming kingdom of God(Mark 1:14–15). This means coming to understand what the kingdom of God is all about and our potential role in that kingdom. As that message becomes more real to us, our faith will grow.
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