Throughout 2025, the word faith has stuck out as my word of the year. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Google defines faith as “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” As I look at these definitions, the part that sticks out to me the most is confidence. Hebrews 11:6 states that “without faith, it is impossible to please God.” As I look at these verses, I often get stuck on the mental aspect of faith. Faith is belief in God, and after all, the faith of a mustard seed can move mountains. Right?
If I had COMPLETE trust and confidence in someone, would this not lead me to believe that their plan was better than mine? Like if my father tells me to turn the lug nut on my car a certain way, would I not listen because I trust what he knows more than what I know?
I find myself in the midst of sin, realizing it was a result of me choosing my way over God’s way because, subconsciously, I believe I know best. Through this, it has revealed my lack of faith in what God says and that what He says is true. My faith isn’t revealed until I take a look at my actions. But rarely do I ever focus on the relationship of action and faith.
James 2:14 gives us a good question to ask ourselves, “”What good is it, dear brothers and sisters if we say we have faith but don’t show it by our actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” I have been consistently convicted by this verse over the last few weeks. I’ve found that every sin I make is really a demonstration of my lack of faith in God. Our actions should reflect our faith in God because if we have complete confidence and trust in Him, shouldn’t this lead us to follow what He says because He works all things together for our good? If we truly relied on Him, and trusted His path over ours, would our actions not reflect this?
2025 is a great time to take a look at our faith through our actions. I think if we are all being honest when it comes to the department of faith, we all have something to work on.
Above all, God’s grace and mercy are greater than anything we have to offer Him. He knows our hearts, He knows our doubts, and He meets us in the middle, but this should still be a challenge to grow your faith. We should never grow complacent with where we are at. Your faith does not come from your actions, but rather your actions reveal your faith. How is your faith?
CHM Guest Contributor: Olivia Janes