March | Faith
Faith is a gift from God.
Faith is the ability to believe God is who He says He is, trusting Him in all things for all things.
We grow our faith on our own by reading Scripture and praying, but also by attending church and spending time with other believers.
Faith is different from belief. Belief is an opinion we form on our own, whereas faith is given to us by God alone.
Valuable Verses
“Now, faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” Hebrews 11:1
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” Romans 10:17
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.” Isaiah 7:9
A Word of Encouragement
Faith is the foundation of our belief as Christ-followers. By faith, we know--we are SURE--that Jesus is who He says He is, that God created the universe, that Scripture is true, and that Christ died for us and is coming again. This month, we encourage you and your family to dive into why faith is different than belief. Hebrews chapter 11 is a great place to look at what it means to have faith. It’s not simply to believe; it is truly knowing, without a doubt, that God can do anything in and through us. Hebrews 11 is known as the “Hall of Faith” because it is a list of people in the Bible who did great things--not through their own strength, and not through their own deeds, but in their belief that God could do great things if they just put their faith in Him. Faith is a gift given to us by God. When we believe in Him, and who He is, and what He is done, He gives us the gift of assurance, not just of what isn’t seen, but also of the promises He has made. By faith, we are assured to live in perfect peace with Him forever.
Get the Conversation Going
Take a moment to discuss these questions as a family:
•Who is someone from the Bible who did something by faith?
•What is something you have done because of your faith?
•When is it hard to really have faith or to really believe that God can help you with something?
•What are some ways we can grow our faith?
Be sure to check the monthly activity page for age-appropriate ideas and ways to make faith a priority.
