Believe in Him - Part 1 by Pastor Omar Ellison on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

In "Believe in Him - Part 1," Pastor Omar Ellison challenges us to approach the concept of faith as if we are learning it for the very first time. He breaks down the difference between believing in "things" and believing in a Person, explaining that true biblical belief denotes a deep, personal trust and reliance on Jesus Christ. By understanding that Jesus is the Word made flesh—the embodiment of Grace and Truth—we can stop scattering our faith across various needs and instead anchor it in the One who has already overcome the world. -- Faith is not denying your reality; it is refusing to stay there. While you may feel the pain in your body, faith declares that the sickness cannot stay because of the stripes Jesus took. -- We must move from "ankle-deep" trust to "swimming" in God's presence, where our confidence becomes so persuaded that nothing in this world can move us. -- Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches; it is not our job to produce the fruit or the miracle, but simply to "hang" and remain connected to the Master Producer. -- Your biggest enemy against faith is often "time," but we serve a God who sits outside of creation and time, making Him always perfectly on time. -- To build the intimacy required for this level of trust, you must prioritize quiet time alone with God, away from the distractions of the world and the noise of daily life. Scriptures for Further Study -- Mark 11:22 -- Romans 1:17 -- Habakkuk 2:4 -- Hebrews 11:6 -- 2 Corinthians 5:7 -- John 1:1, 14, 17 -- Romans 5:15 -- 2 Timothy 1:12 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/