Faith Unlocked

  The Bible teaches that believers are the salt of the earth —a vital force meant to preserve, influence, and illuminate the world. Jesus warns in Matthew 5:13 : "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." This verse presents a sobering reality: believers have a choice to either remain effective and impactful or become ineffective and trampled upon . This principle is reinforced throughout Scripture, where we see those who boldly displayed God’s power and those who hid away in fear or compromise . Let’s explore examples of those who manifested God’s power versus those who remained passive , and the implications of both choices. 1. Elijah vs. The Hidden Prophets (1 Kings 18:1-39) Elijah: A Man of Power In the time of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, Elijah stood boldly for God. He was outnumbered, persecuted, and hunted , yet he displayed...

The resurrection of the dead is one of the most profound demonstrations of God's power. Throughout Scripture, we find numerous instances where God raised the dead to life through His servants. Even more remarkable is the fact that Jesus empowered His followers to do the same. This write-up is designed to expose believers to their God-given potential, eliminate every trace of doubt, and provide a faith-filled template for raising the dead. 1. Biblical Examples of Resurrection Old Testament Resurrections Elijah Raises the Widow's Son "Then he stretched himself out on the boy three times and cried out to the Lord, 'Lord my God, let this boy's life return to him!' The Lord heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him, and he lived." ( 1 Kings 17:21-22 ) Reflection : Imagine Elijah’s state of mind. He was in a desperate situation, staying with a widow who had offered him shelter, and now her son was dead. Elijah’s cry to God was born out of compassio...

  Believers in Christ are not meant to live ordinary lives. We have been given extraordinary authority and power through Jesus Christ. Yet, many Christians live far below the fullness of their inheritance in Him. The Bible resounds with promises and examples of supernatural power given to believers, but today, it seems as though miracles and greater works have become rare occurrences. Why is this so? Jesus declared in John 14:12, “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” This is not a mere suggestion or an abstract thought—it is a promise. The question is, why aren’t we walking in this power, and how can we begin to do so? What Hinders Believers from Walking in Power? Lack of Faith and Unbelief In Matthew 17:20, Jesus rebukes His disciples, saying, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you wi...