Romans 10:17: So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
The passage in Isaiah speaks of a “message,” something addressed to the ear. The purpose of that message was that men should believe. They were required to receive it and depend upon it as true. Without it there could be no basis for faith, nothing on which faith could rest. Therefore faith comes from hearing. It is receiving the message as the truth. But this message is from the Word or command of God. It is therefore a sure foundation of faith. 1
Application
- When you are needing guidance, or hope, or love, you will find it in the Word of God.
- If you are lacking in faith, you may also be lacking in hearing or receiving the Word of God. How strong has your spiritual appetite been lately? Do you eat three good spiritual meals a day?
Prayer
Lord, forgive me for not listening to You more often.
1. Hodge, C. (1993). Romans. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.