Faith in Jesus is my response to his Spirit speaking to me,
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1). Before having faith our minds were dull, believing in Christ removed the veil (2 Cor 3:12-17). We walk by faith (2 Cor 5:7), with shoes fit with the Gospel of Peace (Eph 6:15). Jesus said, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33, Isaiah 54:4-7,8-10,13,14,17)”
Peace is the result of faith in Jesus. In Matthew 6:30 we see Jesus first use the phrase "O you of little faith?", where he's talking about everyday life. Trust God, who is faithful in nature. Later in Matthew 8:26 he says, "You of little faith," Jesus replied, "why are you so afraid?" and calms the storm. In Matthew 14:31 he says to Peter "You of little faith," He said, "why did you doubt?" as he helped him back in the boat after walking on water.
Little faith shows up in complaining about basic needs to people who have seen miraculous provision,. "Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, "You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread? Matthew " - Matthew 16:8
Ellicott's commentary says, "The disciples were not faithless or unbelieving, but their trust was weak. They lacked in moments of anxiety the courage which leads men to rely implicitly on the love and wisdom of their Father."
Little faith means Lacking confidence.
How can you build your faith and confidence? Ask Peter, Peter shows how born again faith grows up into quality faith (2 Peter 1:1-11)
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