Real faith is the unwavering belief and action upon the words spoken by God, even without any tangible proof. It emanates from the revelation of the Spirit of God within our hearts. As we internalize and trust in these words from God, the creative force of faith in God will produce the promised outcome in our physical reality.
Believing is Seeing:
In Matthew 9:28-30, two blind men approached Jesus and asked him to have mercy on them and give them their sight. Jesus asked them if they believed he was able to do it, and they responded, “Yes, Lord.” Jesus then said to them, “According to your faith let it be done to you,” and their eyes were opened.
This example illustrates the principle of “Believing is Seeing” that Jesus teaches us about. The blind men believed in Jesus’ ability to heal them, and their faith allowed them to see the physical evidence of his healing power. Jesus did not perform the miracle before they believed; instead, their belief in his power made the miracle possible.
This principle applies not only to physical healing but also to all aspects of life. When we believe in something, our faith has the power to bring it into reality. Our belief in ourselves, in others, and in the possibilities of the future can shape our thoughts and actions and ultimately determine our outcomes.
Jesus’ teachings on faith remind us that our belief is a powerful force that can shape our reality. When we have faith, we can see beyond our current circumstances and believe that better things are possible. And when we act on that belief, we can bring about positive change in our lives and in the world around us.
If You Believe, You Will See
In John 11:40, Jesus tells Martha, the sister of Lazarus, that she will see the glory of God if she believes. This statement comes after Jesus has been informed that Lazarus has died and has arrived at the tomb where he was buried. Martha was upset and had expressed her belief that if Jesus had been there, her brother would not have died.
Jesus then asks for the stone to be removed from the entrance of the tomb and tells Martha that if she believes, she will see the glory of God. When the stone is removed, Jesus prays to God and calls Lazarus out of the tomb. Lazarus, who had been dead for four days, then emerges from the tomb alive.
The raising of Lazarus from the dead demonstrates the power and glory of God, and it is a powerful sign of Jesus’ divinity. Jesus’ statement to Martha, “If thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God,” is a reminder to us that faith is necessary to see the work of God in our lives. If we have faith and believe, we will be able to witness the glory of God in our lives, just as Martha and Mary did when they saw their brother raised from the dead.
Two-Kinds of Faith
There are two types of faith: Real or Revelation faith and Sense- or Head-Knowledge Faith.
Real faith is a deep belief that comes from the heart and is based on the revelation of the Spirit of God within us. It is a strong conviction that God’s promises are true, even if we cannot see any physical evidence of them. Real faith is the kind of faith that enables us to trust God and take action on what He has said.
On the other hand, Sense- or Head-Knowledge Faith is a type of faith that is based on our physical senses or our intellectual understanding. This kind of faith relies on what we can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell or what we have learned from others. Sense- or Head-Knowledge Faith cannot release the promises upon our lives. Only real faith can lay hold on God’s promises and release His power for our benefit.
Example of Sense-Knowledge Faith
Misconception: “Seeing Is Believing”
To correct the misconception that “Seeing is Believing,” we must understand that the opposite is true. Jesus taught us that “Believing is Seeing,” and we need to act on our belief before we see the physical evidence of it. We shouldn’t wait to overcome obstacles before doing what God has told us to do. Instead, we must believe in God’s promises and act on them, even in the face of obstacles. We’ll see ourselves scaling those obstacles with God’s strength as we do this.
Similarly, we shouldn’t wait for our problems to disappear before walking in the joy of the Lord. We need to confess the joy of the Lord as our strength and act as if God’s Word is true, even if we don’t see immediate results. By doing this, we’ll see the power of God at work in our lives as our headaches disappear, our stomach troubles calm down, and His riches meet our needs in glory. So, let us remember that “If we believe, we will see the glory of God” and start acting on our belief today.
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.
The story of Thomas, one of Jesus’ disciples, is described in this section. Thomas refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead until he saw and touched the nail prints on Jesus’ body. Jesus appeared to Thomas later and allowed him to see and touch His wounds, which led Thomas to believe. However, Jesus also pointed out that those who believe without seeing are blessed. The section underscores the significance of genuine faith that originates from the heart rather than physical evidence and highlights the blessings that result from believing without seeing.
In response to Thomas, the Lord said, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” Real faith brings blessings. This is the blessing that Abraham received, for he believed in what God promised him, even though he had not seen it. Abraham called those things “that be not as though they were.”
Real Faith Moves Mountain
This means speaking to the mountain with unwavering faith and even visualizing it already moved before it happens. Waiting to see or hear the mountain move before believing and speaking is futile. Real faith requires believing it is already moved first before it can be manifested.
Mountain-moving faith is about believing and acting on God’s word, even before seeing any physical evidence. If you wait to hear the cracking and rumbling of the mountain before believing, it will not move. You must believe first and then act on that belief. Only then will you see the manifestation of your faith. Therefore, don’t wait for physical evidence before exercising your faith. Instead, believe first, and the evidence will follow.
The outcome of Faith: “Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”
We Have Received a More Sure Word of Prophecy
Call To Action
Here is how to adopt the “Believing is Seeing” attitude from JESUS by taking action today.
- Start by committing yourself to a daily routine of studying and meditating on God’s word.
- Spend time in personal worship and prayer, allowing yourself to connect with God on a deeper level.
- In the atmosphere of worship and prayer, meditate on God’s word and let it transform your heart and mind.
- Speak the word of God to yourself, confess it and soak yourself in it.
- Believe that all things are possible to those who believe, just as Jesus said in John 11:40. Don’t wait for physical evidence before believing; start believing first, and watch your life transform as you see the glory of God manifest in your life.
For Additional Reading:
- I Want to Be Like JESUS
- How to Receive Divine Healing from God
- What Does It Mean to Know JESUS
- Believing Is Seeing
- Not One Feeble Person Among their Tribe
- How to Fight the Good Fight of Faith
- The People that Know Their God.
- More Than a Conqueror
- Power and Authority
- Let Them Have Dominion
- Exercising Dominion
- I Know His Name
- You Can Be Led By the Holy Spirit
- Overcome By the Blood of Jesus
- Under Our Feet
- We Walk By Faith | JESUS Is LORD (lift him up. site)
- Faith Comes By Hearing | JESUS Is LORD (lift him up. site)
- Name Above All Names | JESUS Is LORD (lift him up. site)
- Both Lord And Christ | JESUS Is LORD (lift him up. site)
- The King Is Coming | JESUS Is LORD (lift him up. site)
- LORD of Lords | JESUS Is LORD (lift him up. site)
