Day 18 - 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting 2026

Day 18: God requires Faith
 
6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)

In the quiet of the morning, imagine standing before a vast, fog-covered valley. You cannot see the path ahead, yet you are told to walk. This is the threshold of the Christian life. According to Hebrews 11:6, "without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."

True biblical faith is not a vague feeling; it is a three-fold cord that binds the believer to the Creator.

1. Faith is Believing What God Says
Faith begins with the mind accepting God’s Word as ultimate reality. When God declares His character—that He is holy, sovereign, and love—faith responds with a firm "Amen." It is the conviction that even if our circumstances scream otherwise, God’s testimony remains true. We do not believe because we see; we see things for what they are because we first believed His Word. Faith grounds us in an unshakeable reality. The Word of God!

2. Faith is Obeying What He Commands
Belief that does not move the feet is merely an opinion. Throughout Scripture, faith is inseparable from action. When Noah was warned of a flood, his faith took the form of a hammer and saw. When Abraham was called to a new land, his faith looked like a packed tent. To have faith is to align your life with His instructions, trusting that His commands are not a burden, but a blueprint for life.

3. Faith is Trusting and Resting in His Promises
Finally, faith is the emotional and spiritual posture of "resting." It is the quiet confidence that God is the Rewarder of those who seek Him. When the storms of life arrive, faith does not panic; it recalls the promises of God—such as His presence in the fire and His provision in the desert—and leans its full weight upon them.

Some practical application:

• Read the Word - In order to understand who God is you need to know what He has said about himself. It is more difficult to have faith when you haven’t grounded yourself in the knowledge of the one who calls you to faith!
• Take that next step of obedience - What is God asking you to do today? What does obedience look like for you? If you know that next step, go ahead and take it!
• Rest in what God has said -  Just because you walk in obedience does not mean that you won’t have trials and tribulations. Rather, you should expect to face challenges. But during the storm of life keep trusting in what God has said! This is faith!

Father, help me to have faith! Help me to see you for who you are. Help me to obey what you have asked of me. Help me to trust in your promises for my life. Amen!