Special faith!

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“To another faith by the same Spirit; …” 1 Corinthians 12v9 (KJV)

“To another [wonder-working] faith by the same [Holy] Spirit, …” 1 Corinthians 12v9 (AMP)

“He gives special faith to another, …” 1 Corinthians 12v9 (TLB)

We know that faith comes from hearing and hearing the word of God. Our faith increases as we begin to know more about the Lord through His Word and even seeing things that He is doing. The Holy Spirit however also gives special faith. This gift of faith that the Holy Spirit gives is the “supernatural ability to believe God without human doubt, unbelief, and reasonings” (Dakes Concordance). Some acts of faith are recounted in Hebrews 11 which says “[Urged on] by faith the people crossed the Red Sea as [though] on dry land, but when the Egyptians tried to do the same thing they were swallowed up [by the sea]. Because of faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed for seven days [by the Israelites]. [Prompted] by faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who refused to believe and obey, because she had received the spies in peace [without enmity]. And what shall I say further? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, Who by [the help of] faith subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions, Extinguished the power of raging fire, escaped the devourings of the sword, out of frailty and weakness won strength and became stalwart, even mighty and resistless in battle, routing alien hosts. [Some] women received again their dead by a resurrection. Others were tortured to death with clubs, refusing to accept release [offered on the terms of denying their faith], so that they might be resurrected to a better life.” Hebrews 11v29-35 (AMP). Through faith, men and women like us, flesh and blood, accomplished exploits and received promises that were made, because they dared to believe God and stand with Him. Beloved, have faith in God!

Supplementary Text

“When the disciples saw it, they marveled greatly and asked, How is it that the fig tree has withered away all at once? And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done. And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive.” Matthew 21v20-22 (AMP)

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your word. We thank You for the faith we have in You. We pray for the gift of special faith, faith to believe You beyond any human reasoning, and doubt, in Jesus name, amen.