Our reading is Romans 10:17:
“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”*
Let me tell you about my guilty pleasure. I’m captivated by those YouTube videos where folks tackle jungle-thick lawns with grass towering over their heads. Armed with the right equipment, they transform chaos into beauty. Why does this fascinate me? Because I’ve spent years wrestling with my own yard using nothing but a modest mower—the wrong tool for the job.
Here’s what those lawn warriors taught me: every task requires the right instrument. If you want to mow tall grass, get the right mower. You wouldn’t slice bread with a hammer or paint a masterpiece with a garden hose. The tool must match the task.
The same principle applies to our spiritual lives. Want to grow your faith? God has given you the perfect tool: His Word.
“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” It’s that simple, that profound.
Faith doesn’t grow through crisis, though trials may awaken our need for it. Faith doesn’t flourish through good intentions, wishful thinking, or a tragic event. Faith grows as we immerse ourselves in God’s word, as we listen to His voice speak through Scripture.
When you open your Bible, you’re not just reading ancient words; you’re encountering the living Christ. Each verse is a seed of faith planted in the soil of your heart.
If you want stronger faith, spend more time in the Word. It’s the right tool for the job God has given you.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.