“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). Biblically faith has substance—a solid, meaningful quality that impacts believers’ lives in expressive ways.

This week, we will discover the quality of powerful faith. “Of course, power does not inhere in faith itself; faith is not a magical way to manipulate reality. Instead, faith is effective because it is the means by which we access the help of God Himself, with whom all things are possible (Matt. 19:26). Faith is the conviction, John Calvin comments, that ‘God will never forsake us, if we keep the door open for receiving His grace.’ And He cannot help but move in the lives of those who cry out to Him day and night (Ex. 2:23—3:8)”.