Trust, Dependence, and Sharing Your Faith

This is probably the hardest thing for a believer to do is trust in Jesus and depending on Him in all situations is key. Knowing that God is in control strengthens your faith. We are relying on a Person whom we have never seen or heard speak, only things written down by other individuals. Yes, my friend that is the crux of the story. Trust involves believing in God’s promises and relying on His wisdom, even when things don’t make sense or go as planned. Solomon explains pretty clearly in Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT), “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Trust God’s Plan and Rely on God’s Strength

Believe and know that God has a plan for your life. Trust His timing and His purposes, even when things are tough. Remember that God sees the bigger picture and has your best interests at heart. This trust brings peace and confidence in His provision. The peace that you have is indescribable as Paul says in Philippians 4:7 (NLT), “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

Understand that you can’t do everything on your own. Depend on and use God’s strength and power in every situation that you can.  Be sure to acknowledge your limitations and invite God to work through you. His strength is made perfect in your weakness, enabling you to overcome challenges and fulfill His calling.

Sharing Your Faith

Talking about your faith with others can help it grow. Sharing Jesus’ love and grace spreads the Gospel and strengthens your own faith. Being a witness for Christ involves telling others about what He has done in your life and inviting them to experience His love.

Share how Jesus has impacted your life. Your personal story is the biggest tool you can use to inspire others and reinforce your faith journey. Be open and honest about your experiences, both the highs and the lows and how Jesus has been with you through it all. Personal testimonies are powerful and relatable.

Get Involved in Evangelism

After you have found a place to fellowship make an effort to help out with the truth of Jesus or participate in ministry such as Love Life or other church outreach programs. It helps spread Jesus’ message and boosts your faith. Evangelism can be as simple as inviting a friend to church, sharing a Bible verse on social media, or volunteering in community projects. Each act of sharing contributes to God’s kingdom. Mark 16:15, Jesus says “And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” Finally, Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 9:19, “For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more,..”

Take Aways

Growing your faith in Jesus is a lifelong journey. By praying, studying the Bible, worshiping, connecting with others, reflecting, living out your faith, trusting God, and sharing your faith, you can deepen your relationship with Him. Remember Jesus’ words: “…Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed“, John 20:29. Keep seeking Him and growing in faith every day. As you continue on this journey, you’ll find that your faith becomes stronger, your connection with Jesus deepens, and your life is filled with more purpose and joy.