The Simple Power of Faith: Three Moments That Show How We Win

 

The Simple Power of Faith: Three Moments That Show How We Win

Life is full of ups and downs. We all know that feeling—when things are going great, and when suddenly everything feels hard.

It's the same in our faith. We often think faith is just a quiet feeling inside us, but the Bible shows us it’s actually something we do. It’s an action, a choice, a posture.

Let's look at three famous stories that show us exactly what this posture looks like.

1. The Power of Sticking With It: Moses's Heavy Hands

The story of Moses fighting the Amalekites (Exodus 17) is a lesson in endurance.

The Scene: When Moses held his hands high, the Israelites won. When his arms got tired and dropped, the enemy started to win. It took his two friends, Aaron and Hur, to hold his hands up until the battle was over.

The Core Lesson: Faith Needs to Be Constant

  • The Trap of the "Quick Fix": We often pray hard when we have a big problem, but then we slow down when things get easier. Moses’s story shows us that victory isn't about one powerful prayer; it's about staying connected. God was showing them that their power came from the constant signal of Moses's dependence on Him.

  • It’s Okay to Get Tired: Moses got tired! That's real life. God didn't make him a superhero; He allowed him to be weak. Why? To teach us that we don’t win by our own strength.

  • Don't Go It Alone: When Moses got tired, Aaron and Hur stepped in. Think of this as having a backup battery. We need friends, church members, and small groups to help hold us up when our energy runs out. Asking for help isn't failure; it's using God’s design for community.

2. The Strength of "No Matter What": The Furnace Test

The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refusing to bow to the king’s statue (Daniel 3) is a lesson in unconditional trust.

The Scene: Threatened with the fiery furnace, the three friends gave the king an amazing answer. They said: "Our God can save us. But even if He doesn't, we still won't worship your statue."

The Core Lesson: Trust God's Character, Not the Result

  • The Ultimate Promise: Most of us trust God for the good things—a job, healing, protection. The three friends went further. They said: I trust You even if the worst thing happens.

  • The Win Is Internal: Their faith was not based on getting a miracle. It was based on who God is—He is worthy of our worship, regardless of the outcome. They knew that their loyalty was more important than their survival.

  • The Reward: Because their faith was so solid, they stepped into the fire and found God right there with them ("the Fourth Man"). True faith means trusting God before you see the solution.

3. The Focus That Keeps You Afloat: Peter on the Water

Peter’s attempt to walk on the water toward Jesus (Matthew 14) is a perfect picture of where we put our attention.

The Scene: Peter was fine as long as he kept his eyes locked on Jesus. But the moment he looked at the waves and felt the strong wind, fear flooded in, and he started to sink.

The Core Lesson: What You Focus On Determines Your Stability

  • The Focus Switch: Think of your mind like a camera. Peter was doing great when his camera was focused on Jesus (the Source of Power). The second he zoomed in on the wind and waves (the Problem), everything went wrong.

  • The Power of Distraction: The wind and waves are the noise of daily life—the bills, the stress, the doubts, the bad news. When we let that noise become the biggest thing we see, our inner peace sinks.

  • The Simple Action: The simple act of looking at Jesus—of setting your mind and attention on Him through prayer, worship, or Scripture—is the key to staying stable when the world is chaotic. Your faith goes wherever your focus goes.

Final Takeaway: Choose Your Posture

The stories of Moses, the three friends, and Peter are not complicated rules. They are invitations to choose the right posture in every part of our lives:

  1. When you feel tired, choose the posture of support (let someone hold your hands).

  2. When you face fear, choose the posture of unconditional trust (saying, "But if not, I still believe").

  3. When you face chaos, choose the posture of focus (keep your eyes locked on Jesus).

True faith is not magic. It’s the gentle, daily choice to keep your hands up and your eyes fixed on the One who never tires.

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