"Give Us More Faith"

CONCLUSION OF WHAT CAN WE DO TO BUILD FAITH? 

The apostle Paul told fellow Christians that they could "have an interchange of encouragement by one another's faith." (Romans 1:12) As we associate with fellow worshippers, we can build up one another's faith, especially when we are with those who have already demonstrated the "tested quality" of their faith, but good associations build it. (1 Corinthians 15:33) That is one reason why we are counseled not to forsake  "our meeting together," but to keep on "encouraging one another."  (Read Hebrews 10:24, 25.) Another reason is that the content of the meetings themselves provides us with faith-building instruction.  This is harmony with Paul's statement:  "Faith follows  the thing heard."  (Romans 10:17)  Are we making association at Christian meetings a regular part of our life? 

When we share in the field ministry, not only do we build faith in others but our own faith grows.  Like the early Christians, we learn to fut full faith in Jehovah and speak boldly in any situation. -Acts 4:17-20; 13:46.

As we sense how Jehovah helps us in life and how he answers our prayers, our faith grows. This was true of Caleb and Joshua.  They showed faith in Jehovah when they spied  out the Promised Land. However, as they saw Jehovah's direction at each turn in their thereafter, their faith grew even more. No wonder Joshua spoke so strongly to the Israelites, saying: "Not one word out of all the good promises that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed."  He later added:  "Therefore, fear Jehovah and serve him with integrity and faithfulness . . .As for me and my household, we will serve Jehovah." (Joshua 23:14; 24:14, 15) As we taste  Jehovah's goodness, we too can develop such conviction. Psalm 34:8. 

Next time: "Give Us More Faith" - DEMONSTRATING OUR FAITH 

From The Watchtower magazine