Rest in Faith
But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Galatians 3:23-24, ESV
I was listening to a speaker who was teaching on Resting in the Realm of the Finished Work. Most of his message focused on how Jesus completed the work of salvation and what it means for believers to rest in that finished work. The message was powerful, but when he began to talk about faith, I was completely blessed.
I knew God had ordained for me to hear that message because, at that season in my life, He was teaching me to trust Him with all my heart. The speaker quoted the passage above that resonated deeply with me. After reading it, he said, “Jesus is faith.” He explained that the faith we have is actually Jesus’ faith. He directed us to Romans 12:3, where it says that God has given each person “the measure of faith.” He also referenced Ephesians 4:5: “One Lord, one faith, one baptism.”
The speaker emphasized that it’s not Jesus’ faith plus my faith—Jesus’ faith is my faith. I had never heard faith explained that way before, and it brought so much clarity to how I can walk by faith and not by sight.
In the past, I had always felt like I needed to strive in my own faith. But now that I understand that my faith is rooted in Jesus’ faith, rest has filled my soul! Another scripture he shared was Hebrews 12:2: “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” This passage reminds us that Jesus is the beginning and the end of our faith. When we truly grasp this truth, complete rest becomes possible.
Even if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains. That mustard seed of faith is the faith of Jesus. Now I can say, “Jesus, thank You for Your faith—I believe it is happening!”
Key Points:
Our faith is Jesus.
We do not have to work our faith.
We can rest in faith.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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