FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025

An In-Depth Look at Sustaining and Strengthening Your Faith in Christ

BIBLICAL FOUNDATION:

TEXT: Jude 1:20
MEMORISE: “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.” (Jude 1:20, KJV)

MESSAGE: KEEP BUILDING AND USING YOUR FAITH

The Christian journey is one of perpetual growth, an ongoing process of moving from one level of glory to the next. At the heart of this journey lies a foundational principle: the continuous building and use of our faith. The Apostle Jude, in his brief but powerful letter, gives us a direct command: “building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.” This is a call to action, a reminder that our faith is not a static possession but a dynamic force that requires constant nurturing and application.

Faith, in many ways, is like fire. It has a natural tendency to dissipate if it is not constantly sustained. Fire consumes its source, and if you don’t keep feeding it, it eventually goes out. It’s the same with faith. You are personally responsible for the state of your faith. You must feed it for it to grow, and you must constantly use it for it to remain strong.

Feeding Your Faith: The Indispensable Role of God’s Word

The first and most crucial step in building your faith is to feed it. The Bible is clear on this: “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17). Just as a fire needs a continuous supply of wood or fuel, your faith needs a continuous supply of God’s Word.

This “hearing” of the Word is not just a passive act of listening; it’s a deep, spiritual intake of truth. It’s about hearing and receiving more of God’s Word into your spirit, allowing it to take root and transform your thinking. Every time you read the Bible, listen to a sermon, or meditate on Scripture, you are adding “material” to the fire of your faith. Without this consistent intake, your faith will wane and grow cold.

Acts 20:32 further emphasizes this point, stating that the Word of His grace is “able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” God’s Word doesn’t just inform you; it actively builds you up, preparing you for the promises and blessings He has for you.

Building Your Faith: The Vital Role of Works

While feeding your faith is essential, it is only half of the equation. To build your faith strong, you must put it to work. Faith is not meant to be a theoretical concept that lives in your head; it is a practical force that must be applied in your life.

James 2:18-26 gives us a profound lesson on this. The Apostle James makes it clear: “faith without works is dead.” He uses the example of a person who claims to have faith but does nothing to demonstrate it. He challenges this notion by saying, “Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” True, living faith is always active.

The works that James refers to are not works for salvation, but the actions that spring from a living faith. He uses the example of Abraham, who was justified by his works when he offered Isaac. Abraham’s faith was made “perfect” or complete by his action. The belief he had in his heart was confirmed and strengthened by his obedience.

This is the key to building strong faith. When you face a challenge, you don’t just believe God’s Word in your mind; you speak it, you act on it, and you stand on it. When a sickness comes, you don’t just believe you are healed; you act like you are healed. You might stop taking medication (with wisdom and prayerful consideration), declare healing over yourself, and refuse to acknowledge the symptoms. This is faith in action. This is what builds your faith to rise higher and higher.

Ever-Increasing Faith: The Goal of Your Christian Walk

The Amplified Classic version of Jude 1:20 is powerful. It tells us to “make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher.” This means the highest level of faith you have ever attained is not the end. The Christian life is meant to be a journey of ever-increasing faith, from glory to glory, and from faith to faith.

Don’t let your faith journey become a mere memory of how you once walked in great faith. The past victories are wonderful, but they are meant to be a foundation for greater victories to come. Your faith should get stronger with every trial, deeper with every challenge, and more victorious with every attack from the enemy. You have the faith of the fathers—a deep, tested, proven, and victorious faith that always prevails.

The Christian life is not a linear path but a series of elevations. With every new level of anointing, a new level of faith is required. You can have the same faith that brought down giants, parted the sea, and raised the dead, but it must be built and used.

Final Exhortation

Your faith is strong and always prevails because you make a conscious effort to build it. You feed it daily with the Word of God and you put it to work in your everyday life. As you do this, you will walk in perpetual victory. Give thanks to your heavenly Father because even now, as you pray in the Holy Ghost, you are building yourself up on your most holy faith. Amen.

PRAYER / CONFESSION

My faith is strong and always prevails because I put it to work and feed it always with the Word. I walk in perpetual victory. Thank you, heavenly Father, for even now, I build myself on my most holy faith as I pray in the Holy Ghost. Amen.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: What does “building up yourselves on your most holy faith” mean?

A: This phrase means to actively strengthen and increase your faith. The Greek word for “building up” (oikodomeō) is a verb that means to construct or build, like building a house. It implies a continuous, deliberate effort to make your faith stronger and higher than it was before.

Q2: What is the relationship between “hearing” and “doing” when it comes to faith?

A: The relationship is a cycle of spiritual growth. You first hear the Word to receive faith, and then you act on that faith to make it strong. As you act on it, your faith becomes stronger, which then allows you to receive and believe even more of the Word.

Q3: How is praying in the Holy Ghost related to building faith?

A: Praying in the Holy Ghost (praying in tongues) is a powerful way to build up your spirit and your faith. The Bible says that when you pray in the spirit, you are speaking mysteries to God and edifying yourself. It is a direct spiritual exercise that strengthens you from the inside out.

Question and Answer

Q1: What is faith compared to in the article?

A: Faith is compared to a fire, which has a natural tendency to dissipate if it is not sustained.

Q2: According to the article, how do you feed your faith?

A: You feed your faith by hearing and receiving more of God’s Word into your spirit, because “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Q3: What does the Amplified Classic Bible say about building faith?

A: The Amplified Classic says to “make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher” when it talks about building up your most holy faith.

Q4: According to James, why is faith without works considered dead?

A: The article explains that faith without works is dead because faith is not a theoretical concept; it’s a practical force that must be applied. Works are the evidence of living faith.