Believe

By: Lola Oni

Friday, March 6, 2026

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6

Many things in life involve an element of faith. For example, we step into an elevator and expect the lifting mechanism to work flawlessly. We board airplanes in faith, assuming we'll safely arrive at our destination. But the faith we have in God's promises and His unfailing Word is indispensable! Following Jesus requires us to trust Him and place our faith in Him. just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:17

Jesus' post-resurrection encounter with His disciples gives us insight about faith. Some of the disciples doubted Jesus' resurrection, and we know that He reprimanded Thomas for doubting Him. Thomas was struggling to believe, and said he needed proof. In John Chapter 20, Jesus gave Thomas the proof he was asking for.

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” John 20:27

When Thomas met Jesus face-to-face, he instantly stopped doubting. Just a few verses later, Jesus told Thomas that having strong faith is better than having proof. Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29

We all have doubts; we may even have a few fears. And if we're not careful, anxiety and stress can overcome us. But strong faith can overcome all of them. As Christ Followers, our faith must be anchored on Jesus Christ. That means we can overcome doubt with God's Word (Colossians 3:16). The teachings from God's Word must become so ingrained in us they become our lifestyle. The best way to overcome doubt is to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1

Our world is full of trouble, but Jesus knew that it would be! God's Word and God's promises withstand the test of time (Isaiah 40:8). Everything God says will come true; this should encourage us and increase our faith! If current events have you feeling anxious, trust God! There is no better time to be securely anchored in Him. If doubt creeps in, read and meditate on God's promises, they ALL apply to you!

Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Psalm 24:8 (NLT)

God is stronger than any enemy we'll face, and He's always on our side!