This message, presented by Prophet Edem Julius-Cudjoe, clarifies the nature and function of faith within the Christian life. It asserts that believers already possess the same measure of faith as Jesus and emphasizes that faith is an active tool for living and accessing what God's grace has already provided, requiring constant exercise and declaration.
Key Summary Points:
You Already Have Faith: The primary issue in the church is asking people to acquire what they already possess. Every believer was given a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)—the exact same faith Jesus used (Romans 3:21). You are a believer because of the faith already at work in you.
Faith is the Accessor, Grace is the Producer: Faith is not a creator. It is the accessor that lays hold of what grace (the producer) has already made available (Ephesians 4:24, Titus 2:11). If grace hasn't produced something, faith cannot access it.
Defining Faith by Use, Not Size: The difference between "little" and "great" faith is defined by its usage, not its quantity. Faith is meant for living ("The just shall live by faith"), meaning you need it for every daily act—driving, working, sleeping, and even forgiving (offences are forgotten by faith, not by time).
Faith is an Active Servant: Faith is a servant you must not give rest to (Luke 17:7). It is a muscle that must be exercised constantly. When you perceive God as faithful, God, in turn, perceives you in faith (Romans 10:6-8).
The Necessity of Speaking: Faith involves declaration. "Anytime you see 'by faith' there wasn't silence." Revelation is the discovery, and Rhema is the speaking of it. To fully engage your faith, you must speak what God has spoken concerning your life (Psalms 39:2, Hebrews 13:6).