TLDR;
This video explores the three levels of faith that God wants individuals to reach: the faith that asks, the faith that trusts, and the faith that abides. It emphasizes that faith is not static but grows through stages, and each person is at a different point in their journey. The video encourages self-reflection to assess one's faith and strive for growth, highlighting that faith is the bridge to God and each step forward brings one closer to His heart.
- Faith grows through stages, like a seed needing sunlight, rain, and time.
- God measures faith by how deeply it is alive within us, not by how long we've followed Him.
- The journey includes the faith that asks, the faith that trusts, and the faith that abides.
Introduction [0:00]
The video introduces the concept of different levels of faith in one's walk with God, noting that some believers live in constant fear and doubt, while others remain calm even in the midst of storms. It asserts that faith is not static but grows through stages, like a seed needing sunlight, rain, and time to bear fruit. The video aims to explore these stages of faith, encouraging viewers to look inward and assess whether their faith is still growing or has stopped.
Part 1. The Faith That Asks [1:50]
The first level of faith begins with a simple cry for help, like a child running to their father after falling. The Bible shows how desperate, honest cries can make heaven pause, not because of the volume, but because they come from a heart that truly knows its need. God often uses our needs as the first step to draw us closer to Him, and what begins as a cry for help becomes an invitation to know the helper. God may grant some prayers quickly to show His kindness, but He also allows delays so we can learn that His timing, not ours, is perfect.
Part 2. The Faith That Trusts [6:55]
The faith that trusts begins when the asking ends, representing a quiet confidence that God is still working even when nothing looks different. It's believing that His heart is good when His hands seem still. People at this stage stop asking when God will come through and start asking what He is shaping in them while they wait. God uses silence to strengthen our spiritual muscles, and trust is forged through the heat of waiting.
Part 3. The Faith That Abides [11:54]
The faith that abides moves into something quieter, deeper, and more lasting, where it's not just about believing God for something or trusting Him through something, but about living in Him. At this level, faith becomes the air you breathe, and you sense His presence in the ordinary. When faith abides, the question changes from what do I want God to do to what is God doing in me.
Part 4. The Test of Waiting [16:53]
Between every level of faith, God places a test, the test of waiting, where promises seem delayed, prayers seem unanswered, and silence becomes louder than words. Waiting reveals what kind of faith lives inside us, and what God builds in you while you wait is often greater than what you're waiting for. To endure the test of waiting, God gives us three tools: His promise, small disciplines, and community.
Part 5. A Friend’s Story [21:42]
The story illustrates the three stages of faith through a friend's experience of job loss and financial hardship. Initially, his faith was the kind that asks, but as time passed, his prayers shifted from rescue to presence, marking a transition to the faith that trusts. Eventually, he learned to abide, finding contentment and peace even before his circumstances improved. The job wasn't the miracle. The miracle already happened inside him.
Conclusion. Which Level of Faith Are You In? [26:51]
The video concludes by reiterating the journey of faith through asking, trusting, and abiding, emphasizing that these are stages to walk with grace, guided by God's patience. It encourages listeners to assess their current level of faith and continue growing, drawing nearer to God's heart. True faith is steady, even when outcomes are uncertain, because it knows who holds the outcome.
