Faith is not just one thing. It’s like a diamond with different faces that catch the light in amazing ways. This month, we’re diving deep into three powerful expressions of faith that can change your life forever.
Maybe you’ve wondered why some believers seem to walk with such confidence while others struggle with doubt. Or perhaps you’ve asked yourself why certain prayers get answered while others seem to hit the ceiling. The answer lies in understanding the different dimensions of faith God has made available to us.
The Three Faces of Faith
First, there’s saving faith. This is the faith that brings you into God’s family. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” This faith is simple but powerful. It’s saying yes to Jesus and His finished work on the cross.
Second, there’s growing faith. Romans 12:3 tells us that God has given every believer “a measure of faith”. This is the faith that develops as you walk with God. It’s the faith that grows stronger through prayer, reading the Word, and experiencing God’s faithfulness in your daily life.
Third, there’s mountain-moving faith. First Corinthians 12:9 talks about “the gift of faith” given by the Holy Spirit. This is supernatural faith that operates beyond natural understanding. It’s the faith that sees the impossible become possible.
Here’s what’s beautiful – these three types of faith work together. They’re not separate compartments in your spiritual life. They flow into each other like streams joining a river.
Saving Faith: Your Foundation
Let’s start where every believer’s journey begins. Saving faith is your entrance into God’s kingdom. But don’t think of it as a one-time event that you leave behind. This faith is your foundation for everything else.
When you first believed, something miraculous happened. The Holy Spirit opened your heart to receive God’s gift of salvation. You didn’t earn it. You didn’t work for it. You simply believed that Jesus died for your sins and rose again.
This faith is available to everyone. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been. God’s grace is bigger than your biggest mistake. His love is deeper than your deepest shame.
But here’s what many believers miss. Saving faith isn’t just about getting to heaven someday. It’s about living in the reality of who you are in Christ right now. When you truly understand what happened when you got saved, it changes how you see yourself and how you approach life.
You’re not just forgiven. You’re adopted into God’s family. You’re not just saved from hell. You’re saved into abundant life. You’re not just a sinner who got lucky. You’re a new creation with a divine nature.
This understanding becomes the bedrock for everything else God wants to do in your life. When you know who you are in Christ, faith becomes natural, not forced.
Growing Faith: Your Daily Walk
The measure of faith Romans talks about isn’t a consolation prize. It’s your starting equipment for the Christian life. Every believer gets it. But like any gift, what you do with it determines how it develops.
Think of this faith like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. Every time you choose to trust God instead of worry, your faith grows. Every time you stand on His promises instead of your circumstances, your faith increases.
This faith grows through relationship. You can’t develop strong faith from a distance. You need to spend time with God. You need to talk to Him, listen to Him, and watch Him work in your life.
Prayer isn’t just asking God for things. It’s building trust. When you pray regularly, you start to recognise God’s voice. You begin to sense His heart. You learn to distinguish between His leading and your own thoughts.
Reading the Bible isn’t just gathering information. It’s feeding your faith. God’s Word is alive and active. When you meditate on Scripture, it transforms how you think. It shows you God’s character and His ways.
Fellowship with other believers matters too. When you hear testimonies of God’s faithfulness, your faith grows. When you pray with others and see God answer, your confidence increases. Iron sharpens iron, and faith strengthens faith.
This growing faith affects every area of your life. It changes how you handle challenges at work. It influences how you raise your children. It transforms how you view your finances, your health, and your relationships.
The beautiful thing about growing faith is that it’s progressive. You don’t have to have it all figured out at once. God meets you where you are and takes you step by step into greater trust.
Mountain-Moving Faith: Your Supernatural Gift
Now we come to the gift of faith mentioned in First Corinthians. This is different from the other two. This isn’t something you develop through discipline. It’s a supernatural impartation from the Holy Spirit.
This faith often comes in moments of crisis or opportunity. It’s the sudden knowing that God is about to do something amazing. It’s the unshakeable confidence that what seems impossible is about to happen.
You might experience this when praying for healing and suddenly knowing the person will be made whole. Or when facing a financial crisis and receiving divine assurance that provision is coming. Or when dealing with a broken relationship and sensing God’s power to restore what seemed lost forever.
This gift of faith isn’t just for super-spiritual people. It’s available to every Spirit-filled believer. But it operates differently than the other types of faith. You can’t manufacture it through effort. You receive it through surrender and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.
When this gift operates, things happen that can’t be explained naturally. Mountains really do move. The impossible becomes reality. God’s power is demonstrated in ways that leave no doubt about His presence and love.
This doesn’t mean you’ll see constant miracles. God distributes His gifts as He wills. But it does mean you should be open and expectant. You should create space in your life for the supernatural. You should believe that the same God who raised Jesus from the dead wants to demonstrate His power through you.
How These Three Work Together
Here’s where it gets exciting. These three expressions of faith aren’t meant to operate in isolation. They work together to create a powerful force in your life.
Your saving faith gives you the right to come boldly before God’s throne. Your growing faith gives you the confidence to ask according to His will. And the gift of faith gives you the supernatural power to see the impossible happen.
When you pray, you’re standing on the foundation of your salvation. You’re exercising the measure of faith God has given you. And you’re open to receive a special gift of faith for the situation at hand.
This is why some prayers seem to have more power than others. It’s not that God plays favourites. It’s that some prayers are prayed with all three dimensions of faith operating together.
Think about it this way. Saving faith says, “I belong to God.” Growing faith says, “God cares about this situation.” The gift of faith says, “God is about to act powerfully right now.”
When these three come together, heaven and earth connect in a way that produces results you can see, touch, and experience.
Which Faith Are You Operating In?
Here’s a question worth considering. Which type of faith do you find yourself operating in most often?
Many believers live primarily in saving faith. They know they’re going to heaven, but they don’t expect much from God in this life. They’ve settled for spiritual survival instead of spiritual abundance.
Others have developed growing faith to some degree. They trust God for daily provision and guidance. But they’ve never experienced the supernatural dimension of faith that moves mountains.
Still others have had glimpses of the gift of faith, but they don’t understand how to steward it or position themselves to receive it more often.
God wants you to experience all three dimensions. He wants your salvation to be secure. He wants your daily faith to be strong. And He wants you to be available for supernatural demonstrations of His power.
Your Faith Journey This Month
This month, we’re going to explore these aspects of faith together. We have some incredible resources coming your way that will help you grow in every dimension.
Our Bible study, “Faith in Action: From Salvation to Supernatural”, will take you through Scripture. You’ll discover practical keys for moving from basic belief to supernatural demonstration.
Our Prayer Guide, “Daily Faith Filled Prayers”, will give you specific prayers for building each type of faith. You’ll learn to pray with confidence and expectation. You’ll discover how to position yourself for the gift of faith to operate.
The Discipleship Guide, “Faith Builders – How to Strengthen Your Trust in God”, offers practical exercises for developing growing faith. You’ll learn how to build spiritual muscle through real-life application.
And our Practical Living Tips will show you “How to Speak Faith, Set Faith Goals in line with God’s Word, and How to Respond When Faith is Tested.” These aren’t just nice ideas. They’re battle-tested strategies for living victoriously.
Speaking Faith Into Reality
Your words matter more than you realise. The Bible says life and death are in the power of the tongue. When you speak faith, you’re agreeing with God’s perspective on your situation.
This doesn’t mean positive thinking or name-it-and-claim-it theology. It means aligning your speech with God’s truth. It means declaring what God says about you, your family, and your circumstances.
When you speak faith, you’re not denying reality. You’re declaring a higher reality. You’re acknowledging what God sees and what He’s capable of doing.
Setting Faith Goals
Faith without corresponding action is dead. That’s why we need to set goals that require God’s intervention. Not foolish goals that ignore wisdom. But faith goals that stretch us beyond our natural abilities.
These might be goals for your spiritual growth, your relationships, your finances, or your service to God. The key is making sure they’re aligned with God’s Word and Spirit.
When you set faith goals, you’re putting yourself in a position where you’ll need God to come through. This creates opportunities for Him to demonstrate His faithfulness and for your faith to grow stronger.
When Faith Is Tested
Every believer faces seasons when faith is challenged. These aren’t signs that God has abandoned you. They’re opportunities for your faith to be proven and strengthened.
When Abraham was asked to sacrifice Isaac, his faith was being tested. When Job lost everything, his faith was being refined. When Jesus faced the cross, His faith was being perfected.
Your tests are different, but the principle is the same. God uses difficult circumstances to reveal what’s really in your heart and to develop character that can’t be shaken.
The key is remembering that tests are temporary, but the character they produce is permanent. Every test you pass makes you stronger for the next level of your journey.
A Vision for Your Future
Imagine what your life would look like if you operated consistently in all three dimensions of faith. Picture yourself walking in the confidence of your salvation, growing daily in trust, and being available for supernatural demonstrations of God’s power.
See yourself praying prayers that get answered. Envision speaking words that create change. Dream of operating with God to bring healing, breakthrough, and transformation to others.
This isn’t fantasy. This is your inheritance as a child of God. This is what Jesus died to make possible. This is what the Holy Spirit was sent to empower.
Your Next Steps
Faith without action is incomplete. So here’s what I want you to do. Start where you are. If you’ve never truly experienced saving faith, don’t wait another moment. Surrender your life to Jesus right now.
If you’re saved but your daily faith needs strengthening, use the resources we’re providing this month to help you. Don’t just read them. Apply them. Practice them. Live them.
If you’ve been hungry for more of God’s supernatural power, position yourself through prayer, fasting, and surrender. Ask the Holy Spirit to operate His gifts through you.
Most importantly, don’t try to do this alone. Find other believers who are hungry for more of God. Pray together. Study together. Believe together.
The God who spoke the universe into existence is the same God who lives inside you. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you right now. The faith that moved mountains in biblical times is still moving mountains today.
Your journey into deeper faith starts now. Your mountain-moving adventure begins today. And your testimony of God’s faithfulness is being written with every step of faith you take.
Get ready for the faith journey of your life. God has so much more for you than you’ve experienced so far. This month, we’re going to discover it together.
The mountain is waiting. Your faith is ready. God is able.
Let’s move some mountains.
