Having the faith of God is one of the ways of living victoriously on earth. Most times, believers wonder how patriarchs like Abraham, Moses, and Joshua can believe God so firmly even when faced with difficult situations. The secret behind their unwavering belief in God is that they have the faith of God in them. So often, people confuse faith in God with the faith of God; in this article, you shall be learning the key differences and how to use both to take your spiritual growth to another level of intimacy with God.

In day-to-day relationships with people, you will notice that your level of faith differs depending on your closeness. For example, the faith you have in a gardener is different from that of a nanny to take care of your baby. A daily report from your nanny may make you begin to believe, understand and love your child better. This is how the faith of God is; it makes you believe more than you ordinarily will. Unlike other kinds of faith, the faith of God comes with a seal of assurance that cannot be gotten anywhere else.

What is the Faith of God

There are many definitions of faith, but the least understood is the faith of God. The faith of God is not the natural kind of faith that you develop by praying, studying, or facing trials. Instead, this kind of faith is a gift from God to believe the impossible without any single doubt. Therefore, it is very important to differentiate the faith of God from other kinds of faith. Here are the differences:

• Faith in God is simply an assurance based on what you have heard, prayed about, encountered, and believed even without seeing results. The most biblical representation of faith in God is Hebrews 11.
• Faith of God is a gift from God that bolsters your belief. It is mostly called the Spirit of faith, as this is the faith that is imparted into you.

Characteristics of the Faith of God

The faith of God is a spiritual mystery. It involves tapping into an understanding of the supernatural gifts from God. This faith of God is unique because;

• It is based on the promises of God as revealed in His word. God’s word is filled with promises applicable to any situation. Whether you believe in God for a child or a better financial situation, there is a word for you. The faith of God grows when you search the scripture for God’s promises, apply them to your situation, hold on to them and watch them fulfilled {Romans 10:17, Ephesians 3:20}
• It does not stay silent. When you truly believe, the faith of God bursts out of you in faith-fueled declarations. God created the world by speaking his word. Similarly, you can create the reality God wants for you by thinking and speaking with faith. You are healed! You are rich! Your marriage is successful! See it, and say it to get it.
• The faith of God also fuels result-delivering prayer. When you pray with faith in your heart, Christ promised to deliver all you ask in his name. {John 16: 26-27}
• It must be backed by actions. To simply claim that you have faith without doing the necessary things is not actually faith. The required action may be deciding to take a loan to expand your business, deciding on the choice of a life partner, or even praying or prophetic declarations of faith over your sick sister. You must seek God’s will through His word and through prayers to know the specific action that is needed from you for every situation. {James 2: 20, 26}

How to have the Faith of God

Sometimes, you may find it a challenge to have the faith of God. To improve your faith, you must:

• Develop a personal relationship with God. God loves you, created you to fulfill his purpose, and wants to have a daily moment-to-moment relationship with you. As you walk with him, he will reveal himself to you until you are convinced of his ability to do all that you desire and his desire for your success. This will grow your faith.
• Study the word of God daily. This will build up the faith of God in you. As you study, note, and focus on God’s promises. Meditate on them, pray about them and watch your faith grow.
• Remember what God has done for you in the past. Then, whenever you are faced with a new challenge, recall all that God has done for you. God does not change, nor is he limited according to Hebrews 13:8. Never forget that God can do all he has ever done before and even much more.
• Study the life of giants of faith in the Bible. Read books written on the subject by men of God.
• When you are overwhelmed with doubts, pray for the Spirit of faith. Pour out your heart to God, and he will help you to strengthen your faith.

Why you must have the faith of God

The faith of God comes with many attached benefits:

• It is the only way to please God: You are put on this earth to glorify God. Nothing pleases God-like faith; it is the true proof of your belief in God. {Hebrews 11:6}
• It opens the doors to God’s blessings and the supernatural: faith elevates you to a realm of supernatural living. In turn, experiencing the supernatural increases the faith of God in you.
• It gives you peace in the midst of life’s challenges. It can calm any storm or anxiety. This peace of God is beyond human comprehension. It allows you to rest in God’s unfailing promises, even before they manifest.
• Eternal life: With all of life’s uncertainties and challenges, Christ admonishes you to be of good cheer because he has overcome the world {John 17:33} You have the assurance that faith of God will deliver you into eternal life in the paradise that God has prepared. The only prerequisite to partake of this benefit is the Faith of God.

In conclusion, the life of faith is the life established on the promises of God. The person who lives according to the Spirit of faith or faith of God is the person who remains calm in any circumstance, knowing that the Word of God has the right answer. This does not mean that things will go sour sometimes. But this person has decided to live according to what is written and not to what the world or the devil says.