Faith

Faith is a gift from God given you by grace

Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Hebrews 11:1 [ By Faith We Understand ] Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

1 John 4:20 [ Obedience by Faith ] If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

Does your faith move you into action? It should if you want to see results; when you step out in faith, God who is the giver of faith, ensures the result. Through your weakness He is glorified as He was with David when he confronted Goliath. 

By Faith They Overcame

Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. 
31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.

Jericho

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As Christians you were born again by faith and that faith was given to you by God who in His mercy saved you by grace through the Blood of His only Son Jesus Christ.

At that moment you became a new creation from the DNA level throughout your entire physical and spiritual being. REJOICE HE LOVES YOU! 

These men pictured above with shields, swords, and horns did not physically knock those walls down; God did based on their faith which they demonstrated during the seven day march around Jericho. They stepped out in faith because they believed Him who gave them the faith.

You stepped out in faith when you answered the alter call and were saved. Since that saving moment have you stepped out in faith in other areas of your life? If you answered no you are really missing out because He wants to bless you for your obedience demonstrated by stepping out.

If you wait to see what God is moving you toward before taking that first step you'll be disappointed and will have listened to the enemy of our souls by holding back.

I would have missed many blessings during my lifetime had I not taken the first step in faith toward things I could not see at the time. It's like learning to ride a bike with dad holding it upright while you get a feel for it; when you have reached the point riding by yourself you will be 50 feet in front of him before you realize he is no longer holding it upright.

Your faith grows with baby steps in the beginning but with continued practice you grow into adulthood. 

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

The key is to diligently seek Him and practice stepping out in the direction He is leading you. Small steps lead to a full stride with practice.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Read Hebrews 11 it will build your faith by example.