God revealed from faith to faith;

“For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believeth… For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith; as it is written , The just shall live by faith.”  (Romans 1:16-17)

Knowledge is revealed to us as we desire it and as we need it. I have read certain scriptures over and over again, but not until I have experiences that apply to that concept do I understand according to my faith. I am sure that during dark periods of my life I had wonderful experiences and the lesson was lost on me. But with the tiniest grain of faith I began to grow in faith and slowly things began to fall into place.  

Faith is the fertilizer that causes belief to grow into knowledge. Sometimes that belief is discarded as it grows into knowledge if that faith is in God. So many times my faith in an object, a company, a concept or in an individual has been proven wrong. Only by faith in God can I know truth. There are those that I believe in and yet I know that they are only weak humans like me. I can pray, encourage, support and believe in someone, but in the end it is their choice. What I can do is to have faith in the Gospel of Christ and if that individual chooses to apply the gospel to their life then I have perfect faith they will be blessed. The best way I can help another individual have faith is by getting my own life straightened out without losing sight of the big picture.

I recently had the experience of spending a few minutes with and individual who was so full of his own righteous experiences he had no interest or appreciation for my humble experiences. Every time I tried to share an experience with similar blessings, I was interrupted with another of his wonderful experiences. So I finally shut up and let him brag. Obviously he felt insecure and needed to prove his greatness.  Have I done the same in times past?  The only way I can be sure is by following the Spirit. The Spirit leaves I should shut up.