A Christian is someone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ. Faith, then, is having complete trust in someone or something. As Christians, we believe in the existence of God and in the historical accounts of Jesus Christ. This level of belief might be described as head knowledge. “…anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists…” (Hebrews 11:6b)

Faith, however, is not merely a mental acknowledgment of God’s existence. Faith is believing that what God has said is true, and allowing those beliefs to guide our actions.

For example, imagine two people who want to walk on a frozen lake. Both are told that the ice is six inches thick and will easily support their weight. One person believes what he has been told and trusts the one who told him, so he walks confidently out onto the ice. The other, however, does not fully believe what he has been told, nor does he trust the one who assured him the ice would hold. He remains hesitant, stepping slowly and cautiously onto the ice and remains close to the shore.

When it comes to faith, the question is this: Do you believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and do you trust that what God said in the Bible is true?

Here is an example. Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4)

If you believe that what God has said is true, you will strive to read from your Bible daily. If, however, you do not trust what God has said and do not believe it to be true, then you are more likely to be the type of person who says you don’t have time to read the Bible.

Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to help you have more faith.