The Fortress of Faith

Faith operates in the realm of expectation rather than proof.  Scripture says in Hebrews 11:1, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”  This same faith is at work when a believer pleads the blood of Jesus over stressful situations.  The fortress of faith embodies the belief that there is power in His blood to heal—body, mind, and spirit—and to save one’s soul from the bondage of sin.

Learning to live by faith takes patience.  It requires trusting God’s perfect will in every area of life, even in the midst of challenges.  Faith increases as we put it into practice and spend time in the Word.  As Romans 10:17 tells us, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”

There is safety within the boundaries of God’s fortress, where the name of Jesus provides protection from every alarm when we speak His name in faith.  When we walk with Jesus, who or what shall we fear? In Him, our fortress of faith, confidence and complete trust reside.

He has never failed me—even when I was drifting on the sea of calamity without a rudder.  I remember wishing for wind in my sails to rescue me from the raging storm within.  Little did I know that God, in His wisdom, was drawing me to Himself as I listened to the Holy Spirit’s gentle beckoning.

The harbor of peace was there all along, even in the midst of the storm.  At last, I saw it when the Lord lovingly wiped the salty sting from my blinded eyes.  It seemed as though I could hear Jesus command the storm to be still—and the tempest within my soul obeyed His voice.  Calmness filled my being.

In simple faith, I reached out to God, believing He was the only answer to my wandering search for solace and unattainable happiness.  Faith did not fail me when I asked Him to forgive my sins.  His love reached down, set my feet upon the solid Rock—Jesus—and brought me into the cove of His peace just when I thought I would be lost in a whirlpool of endless heartache.

He showed me a better way—His fortress of faith—where He continues to teach me to walk by faith each day.  I am grateful for the hope I have in Jesus, on whom I cast all my cares, trusting that He truly cares for me.

Cast your burdens upon Him, for He cares for you.  You will never regret your decision to do so.

Written by,

Papa Boyd