"17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God."— Mark 16:17-19 NKJV
I’ve been thinking lately and asking God in my prayer time: Am I really walking in faith?
The Bible tells us to examine ourselves, to watch the way we walk, and to see if we are indeed still in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5). In this season of my life, I find myself fixated on the evidence of faith.
In American culture, we often equate financial success with divine favor—as if wealth alone is a sign that we are in good standing with God. And while I fully appreciate financial stability, I don't want that to be the sum total of God’s work in my life. I believe that true victory in Christ is more than money, status, or comfort—it’s about the supernatural power of God at work within us. If faith is truly the substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1), then growing in faith should be our greatest pursuit.
As I reflected on my own walk with God, I realized that I understood faith conceptually but had never broken it down practically. What does faith look like in everyday life? More importantly, how can I cultivate the kind of faith that Jesus describes in Mark 16—the kind that casts out demons, speaks in new tongues, repels poison, and heals the sick?
God wouldn’t say it if it weren’t possible, and if it’s written in His Word, surely He intends for us to walk in it. So, I searched the Scriptures for practical ways to build and grow in faith. Here’s what I discovered:
1. Hear and Meditate on the Word of God (Romans 10:17)
"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Faith is not built on emotion, wishful thinking, or personal effort—it is built on God’s Word. If we want to walk in faith, we must saturate our minds with scripture daily. Meditate on it, speak it aloud, and let it shape your perspective.
Practical step: Listen to sermons, read your Bible daily, and declare God’s promises over your life.
2. Act on What You Believe (James 2:17-18)
"Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
Faith is more than mental agreement—it requires action. The miracles Jesus performed happened when people moved in faith: the woman with the issue of blood touched His garment, Peter stepped out onto the water, the ten lepers went to show themselves to the priest. Faith is obedience in action.
Practical step: Ask yourself, What is God asking me to do? Step out in obedience, even if you don’t have all the details.
