(2026_08_05) - Understanding Faith 5: Exercising and Growing in Faith to get Results - Pastor Israel Ajiboye

In this final episode of our series on understanding faith, our pastor began by reiterating some truths. He explained that the realm of the Spirit is as close as the thoughts we have. Faith is the means by which we relate to and interact with the realm of the Spirit.One important lesson emphasized was that the size of our faith does not determine its effectiveness. Jesus taught that faith as small as a mustard seed is enough to accomplish what seems impossible (Matthew 17:20).The mountain does not respond to our spiritual maturity as believers rather, it responds to faith.This truth is illustrated in the account of the Syrophoenician woman. Although she was a Gentile and not a Jew, she approached Jesus in faith. Jesus initially referred to the children receiving bread before "the dogs," yet because of her persistent faith and humble response, her daughter was healed (Mark 7:24–30).Our pastor then explained who a true Jew is according to the New Testament. A Jew is not merely one by physical descent but one inwardlya person whose heart has been transformed by the Spirit. (Romans 2:28–29).Another important distinction made was between two expressions of faith: mountain-moving faith and mountain-becoming faith.Mountain-moving faith is the faith that addresses circumstances. It is the faith that enables believers to speak to mountains and see obstacles removed. In contrast, mountain-becoming faith is the faith that transforms the believer. Rather than merely changing situations around us, it changes us into the likeness of Christ.Our pastor described mountain-becoming faith as the faith of Jesus, while mountain-moving faith was described as faith in the Lord Jesus. Mountain-becoming faith is what shapes our character and conforms us to Christ. If we have not first learned to exercise faith in Jesus, we will struggle to walk in the faith of Jesus.Finally, our pastor answered questions that had been asked throughout the series. He concluded by reminding us that faith is indispensable for every believer.