The Simplicity of Faith
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 10 September 2025
“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
Faith is not meant to be complicated. But if we’re honest, we often make it that way. We overthink. We try to figure out every detail before we trust. We analyse God’s promises as if they’re too good to be true.
When Jesus told Martha at Lazarus’ tomb to “only believe,” He was inviting her to simple, childlike trust. She didn’t need to understand the mechanics of a resurrection. She just needed to trust the One who could bring it about.
The enemy hates this kind of faith. He will do anything to clutter it with fear, doubt, and performance. Why? Because there’s power in simple belief. When you strip away all the extras, faith is simply taking God at His Word.
I’ve had moments where I complicated my walk with God. I measured my closeness to Him by how many chapters I read or how many prayers I prayed. While these disciplines are good, they’re not the measure of God’s love for me. His love was settled at the cross. My part is to believe it and walk in it.
When your faith feels heavy, go back to basics. Believe that He is who He says He is. Believe that He will do what He says He will do. Trust Him like a child trusts their father.
And as you do, you’ll find something wonderful – peace returns, joy rises, and the weight lifts. Because Jesus never intended for faith to be complicated. He simply said, “Only believe.”
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, help me to keep my faith simple. Teach me to trust You fully and believe Your Word without overcomplicating it. Amen.