What is perfect faith? Is perfect faith available to us? If so, how do we obtain it, and what does walking by perfect faith look like? Here’s the short answer: perfect faith is the faith of Jesus. It’s God’s faith. And yes, it is available to all. As we prepare to jump into Scripture to answer these questions more thoroughly from a biblical perspective, relax! Walking by His faith is not about building your faith up to that level. You can’t work for it, much less, earn it.

What is Faith?

By definition, faith is assurance, firm persuasion, or conviction by inward certainty. The biblical meaning is found in Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. In short, faith is God’s unseen reality.

 God has Faith

Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? This concept is not exactly new, but the fact He has faith, connects us to it by default. We are made in His image, which means God gave us the capacity live by faith. So, what does His faith look like?
   Romans 4:16-17 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, (As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before Him Whom he believed, even God, Who quickens the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were.
   His faith calls things into existence. That’s something from nothing. We’re creative by nature, but we never actually create things from scratch. We form or mold things out of the things God created. Another aspect of His faith is found in Isaiah: Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure (Isaiah 46:9-10). His faith declares the ending from the beginning.
   Here’s an important side note: as we already read, someone’s unbelief does not nullify God’s faith. And that means you do not require others to give you permission to walk by faith. Someone’s unbelief is not your problem, it’s theirs.

Jesus Walked by Faith

Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by Him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know.
While on earth, Jesus gave us the Example of what walking by faith looks like. There are three positions which Jesus holds. These may not be all the positions, but knowing these three will help in getting a better understanding of Jesus being both God and Man, while bringing more clarity to the Trinity. They are as follows: Son of man, Son of God and God the Son. Briefly, as the Son of man, He represents humanity to God. As the Son of God He represents God to man. As God the Son, all things were created by Him and for Him (see Colossians 1:15-18).
   As the Son of man, Jesus stands in as our peer. As our peer, He died on the Cross in our stead, and will also return to judge the world as the Son of man, not the Son of God (see John 5:26-27). On earth, as the Son of man, He has authority to forgive sin. He represents man to God and is also known as the Son of David, and the second Adam. Through Adam, sin and death entered into the world, and, by Jesus, justification unto life to those who receive Him. By the resurrection He is declared the Son of God (see Romans 1:4), by Whom we obtain the resurrection unto eternal life (John 5:21-25). He represents God to man, and extends His kingdom to the earth through the Holy Spirit. He is the Express Image of the Father, and all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and by Him all things exist because He is also God the Son.

Can We Walk by Perfect Faith?

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me.
Notice this verse says, “I live by the faith of the Son of God.” That little word, of refers to the faith of Jesus. Once we were baptized into Jesus, and identified with His death and resurrection, our old selves were counted as dead. This means we no longer live by our faith, but His. Ephesians 3:12 In Whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him. Or: “Through His faith.” How is this possible?
   John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Born again in the Greek means to be born from above. This does not mean some sort of repetition or do-over. It’s a spiritual birth that makes us children of God.

Walking by Perfect Faith Requires Holy Spirit

Romans 8:14-18 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
   Briefly, walking by perfect faith is an act of submission. When you examine the fruit of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:22-23), the manifestation of Holy Spirit (see 1 Corinthians 12:7-11), along with the Armor of God (see Ephesians 6:13-18), you will find that faith is a component of all of these. Which means faith comes from Holy Spirit, not our selves.

What Does Walking by Perfect Faith Look Like?

John 5:19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do: for what things soever He does, these also doeth the Son likewise (see also John 12:49-50).
   While on earth, Jesus did what He saw the Father do, and spoke what He said to speak. Jesus also said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). What does this point to? Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. Not only does this verse refer to hearing the Gospel, it reveals how faith comes. In order to walk by faith, we need to hear from God and then speak and act according to what we hear.
   John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. If His sheep hear His voice, then there is a voice to be heard! How do we hear His voice? Luke said something very interesting, which gives us a clue.
   Acts 1:1-2 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which He was taken up, after that He through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom He had chosen.
  Notice, after the Ascension, Jesus gave commandments to the apostles through Holy Spirit. If you read the entire book of Acts, you will this principle in action.
   Because we have Holy Spirit living in us, we are able to hear what Jesus has to say. Some wonder if they can even hear God. Don’t panic! For starters, God is a Respecter of none, and that means every believer has been given the capacity to hear. “But I haven’t heard His voice.” Are you sure? Have you ever felt an inner nudge to do or say something? Maybe you had one of those out of nowhere thoughts come to mind. A sudden solution to a problem, and so on. Have you ever had a check in the spirit? These are all part of hearing.
   1 John 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
   Anointing means endowment or ability, and is also rendered as “unction” (as found in verse 20). In it, we find those “inclinations,” or discernment. For example, that “gut feeling” that lets you know something isn’t quite right about someone or something. Just as you may experience, “that’s right,” when you hear something taught for the first time; or conversely, “something is off.” That’s all part of hearing. The bottom line, it’s something beyond yourself.
   Here’s a suggestion: sit quietly with a notebook and pen. Listen, and write down what you feel the Lord might be saying to you. See if it provides clarity or direction. Date the entry, and read it after some time has passed. Then compare what you wrote to moment in which you find yourself. See if circumstances or events reflect what was written. You may find more clarity about what you wrote later in the game. It’s a great way to train your ears.    
   If you feel like nothing is happening, be patient. Sometimes, it helps to worship or get into His Word for a while. This can calm any clutter that might be distracting you. The main thing is connection, which means seeking Him instead of the experience. When you connect to God, you will have experiences unlike any other.    
   In a nutshell, walking by perfect faith looks like communion or fellowship with God. As we connect with Him, we find dialogue taking place. That means listening as well as speaking. It’s all about relationship. Because He loves you and desires that relationship with you, perfect faith is available to you!

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Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed and defeated? You know, life is flat daunting, and the dreams and visions are lost in the back of your mind, because they look unrealistic. It’s not the road you’ve been wanting to travel, but there you are. Would you like to do a U-turn, and maybe change vehicles while you’re at it?

With God, All Things Are Possible

Here’s a crazy thought: with God, all things are possible, and because they’re possible for Him, they’re possible for you. “Look, I know God can do anything, but how do I know He wants to do those things in my life?” Are you dealing with a trust issue, or do you feel unworthy of Him working in your life? It’s easy to feel that way. In the church world, we hear it all the time: “I’m so unworthy!” Hogwash! That’s bad theology sold as humility, working overtime to look pious before others. Is Jesus worthy? Of course, and that makes you worthy (see 2 Corinthians 5:17,21). He is our Worthiness!

Trust Issue

   If it’s a trust issue, consider this: Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation . . . (Hebrews 6:17-18). 2 Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, yet He abideth faithful: He cannot deny Himself.
   Because of God’s very nature, it is impossible for Him to lie, much less, deny Himself! Many have been proven unfaithful, but not God. Another reason you can trust Him is He loves you. He has you’re best interest at heart. It’s in the Bible!

Opposition to the Promises of God

   The circumstances of life will often seem as if they’re in opposition to the vision or promises of God. Even though the main thrust of this blog is not the testing of our faith, it does still play a part in the scheme of things. 1 Peter 1:6-7 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

The Reality of God is Often Mocked

God’s reality is often mocked, and passed off as fantasy. How often have we heard, “you need to face reality?” When all people know is the physical, carnal realm of the world, the spiritual seems far-fetched. Consider this: God spoke the physical realm into existence. So which is greater, the physical realm or His Word? This comes down to another question: to whom have you been listening? Whose report will you ultimately believe?  

What Leads to the Promises of God?

Sometimes, the desires and visions appear to be self-generated because of their size. Hence, another reason these things get pushed to back of the mind: the fear of self-deception. It’s easy to latch onto that one, especially after seeing some people boast of what they’re going to do, only fall flat on their faces. We don’t want to be that person. This simplest way to avoid self-deception is humility. Submitting to the will of God leads us to the true promises of God, and keeps our focus on the right vision.
    Psalm 34:4-5 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass.
   Two things to take home: one, when you delight yourself in Him, you will also align with His will. In the process, He will place His desires for you in your heart. And that simply means it was His desire first. He wants it for you more than you want it.
   Secondly, by committing your way to Him, He is free to bring it to pass. People often get stuck in the how, and lose sight of God. They believe it’s their responsibility to bring it to pass. That can be very overwhelming. To be sure, they have a role in its fulfillment, but it’s connected to obedience. Our part is trusting Him, while listening and obeying His instructions. Sometimes that simply means waiting on Him. Other times, we will have some specific things to do. Be we do those things in concert with Him.
Finally, be patient. God’s timing is perfect, and if there’s waiting involved, it serves His purpose. And His  purposes are always good!

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The name of Jesus represents the love of God, and in His name we love. Apart from His name, we could have never received His love, even though God freely gave it. If a person rejects Jesus, he also rejects the love of God. Jesus represents the Father. Jesus Himself said, “He that has seen Me, has seen the Father” (John 14:9) Furthermore He said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by Me”(John 14:6). The Father revealed His love to us through His Son. He also gave us the Name above all names. Because of love, we have His name, and through His name we have the Father’s love.

God is love. Because that is His nature, it is also the nature of the Name of Jesus.

When we bless others in His name, we are extending His love to them.

A name represents its owner. That representation gives authority to others to do the things as if the person himself were doing them. However, that authority it limited to specific things. For example, when a person signs his name on a Proxy, he is giving someone permission to act on his behalf. The action is limited to the specifics of the Proxy. Acting beyond its intended purpose is illegal. That being said, our authority is limited to the will and character of the Father. Understand that when we claim or invoke the name of Jesus, we are representing Him.

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Every principle of the Kingdom operates by love. Jesus underscored that truth in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” If we are to represent His name well, we need to love others well. If the actions of God are the result of His love, then our actions should correspond to His as well.

For those of you who may question the Father’s love: do you have authority in the name of Jesus? Shouldn’t that tell you something? God freely gives good and perfect gifts . If anything obligates Him, it’s His love. You might say His word obligates Him to act; however, He gave His word out of love. Remember He is love, and so is His name. For His name represents Him. Think about it!

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But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned (emphases added, 1Corinthians 2:9-14, KJV).

One of the steps to grasping the things of God is knowing that they are beyond natural reasoning, therefore, they require the Holy Spirit to understand them. Thus it is written, “The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.” This leads to a second step in grasping the things of God, having a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This is an act of faith, not an act of the intellect. Romans 10:9-13 says,

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Notice that the Scripture says that if we believe with our heart; it does not say with the “mind.” Entering into a right relationship with God requires faith that is rooted in the heart, as it is written in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (KJV). John 1:12 says, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name” (KJV). As we enter into that relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ, He in turn gives us the Holy Spirit Who teaches us all things. When we have the Spirit, 1Corinthians 2:14 can apply: “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ” (KJV). In essence, we need the mind of Christ to grasp the things of God. This is accomplished by receiving the Holy Spirit, and by allowing Him to instruct us.

God is very faithful. To those who are not sure if there even is God, ask Him to reveal Himself to you. If you are sincere, He will reveal Himself. To those who already have that relationship, yet struggle with understanding the things of God, begin with deepening that relationship. This means spending time with the Father, and sitting at the feet of Jesus. Ask Him to open your understanding as you open up the Bible. He reveals spiritual matters to those who really want to know them.

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