Faith Is Not a Feeling | Tuesday | May 19

Tuesday – May 19 – Faith Is Not a Feeling

Read:

• Matthew 17:20
• Matthew 13:31–32
• Ephesians 2:8
• Mark 9:24
• Romans 12:3

Summary

• Jesus taught that even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains.
• A mustard seed begins very small, yet it keeps growing.
• In the same way, our walk with God should continue growing day by day.
• Sometimes believers think they have no faith because they do not feel close to God.
• But feelings change often.
• There are days when a Christian may feel discouraged, tired, confused, or spiritually weak.
• This lesson reminds us that our relationship with God cannot depend only on emotions.
• God never asked us to trust our feelings more than His promises.
• Ephesians 2:8 teaches that we are saved by grace through faith. Salvation is God’s gift to us.
• The Holy Spirit draws us to Jesus and helps us respond to His love.
• In Mark 9, the father of the suffering boy cried, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
• Many Christians understand that prayer deeply.
• Sometimes our faith is mixed with fear, questions, and weakness. Yet Jesus still listens to honest hearts.
• There are moments when believers may wonder if God is still near.
• During difficult seasons, Satan tries to fill the mind with doubt and discouragement. But weak faith that holds on to Jesus is still precious in God’s sight.
• God does not ask us to understand everything perfectly before trusting Him.
• He invites us to walk with Him even when life feels uncertain.
• As we continue praying, studying the Bible, and spending time with Jesus, our faith becomes stronger.
• Little by little, God teaches us to trust Him more fully.

Question

• Why can a Christian still have faith even during times of doubt or discouragement?

Answer

• Because faith is choosing to trust God’s promises even when our feelings are weak.
• God remains faithful even when emotions change.

Spiritual Reflection

• When life becomes difficult, do I hold on to God’s promises, or do I allow my feelings to pull me away from Him?

Takeaway

• God is still faithful even during our weakest moments, and He will continue strengthening the heart that keeps trusting Him.