If you have ever been around stagnant water, it has a strange look to it. However, a flowing stream has a satisfying view. One’s faith should be more like a flowing stream and not something that never moves.

There is a good definition of faith in the Bible in the book of Hebrews 11:1, it states, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This statement on faith indicates that faith is not something that remains unchanged but rather it is always on the move. One’s faith increases as it is used through life’s challenges. Increasing one’s faith is a process.

What then is the process by which one’s faith increases? Consider these steps to increase your faith. One can start with faith is an ASSUMPTION by which we live. What assumptions can we make about our faith? One basic assumption is there is a God. But what is it that we can assume about God? There are several absolutes we can make about God. That God is who He says He is and that He does He says He will do.

For faith to grow it takes on an ATTITUDE we learn to develop. As we experience God’s faithfulness there comes an attitude adjustment in the mind and with the heart. In face we learn that He is who He says He is and does what he says He will do.

For faith to stay on the move, it must be willing to take ACTION. As our assumption and attitude toward faith develops faith leads us to overcome challenges. Our faith progresses as we take on God-sized assignments.

Put your faith in motion, Put it in action. Let God be the God He says He is and let Him do what He says He can do.

(Chuck Johnston has been the Pastor at Pleasant Point Baptist Church for ten years and pastored 42 years in total. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry.)