Hear with Faith

“This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?” (Gal. 3:2 NASB)

A farmer can scatter the best seed available, but if the soil is hard and unreceptive, the seed will never produce a harvest. In the same way, God's Word produces spiritual fruit when it is received with faith.

Faith is extremely important to the Christian life

We are saved by faith, walk by faith, and please God by faith. The Bible makes it clear that faith is not optional for believers.

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Heb. 11:6)

Many Christians desire stronger faith.

They wonder how to get it and often pray for more. The good news is that God has already provided the way for faith to grow.

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (Rom. 10:17 NASB)

The more we read, study, listen to, and meditate on God's Word, the more our faith grows. God's promises build confidence in our hearts. As we hear what God says and choose to believe it, our faith becomes stronger.

Faith is not merely hearing God's Word; it is hearing it with a believing heart. When God's Word is mixed with faith, it becomes powerful and productive in our lives.

Therefore

Make time every day to hear God's Word. Read it carefully, listen attentively, and receive it with faith. As you do, your understanding will increase, your faith will grow, and God's Word will bear fruit in your life.

Hear the Word and hold it fast

“As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.” (Luke 8:15 ESV)

Hear the Word and mix it with faith

“…the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.” (Heb. 4:2 ESV)

Pay close attention to gain understanding

“Then he added, ‘Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given—and you will receive even more.’” (Mark 4:24 NLT)

Quote

“I prayed for Faith, and thought that some day Faith would come down and strike me like lightning. But Faith did not seem to come. One day I read in the tenth chapter of Romans, ‘Now Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.’ I had closed my Bible, and prayed for Faith. I now opened my Bible, and began to study, and Faith has been growing ever since.” — Dwight L. Moody