By Faith All things Are Possible – Sunday, January 13, 1985
Faith is the key which unlocks the door of success for every human being. We all exercise faith at various times in our lives. It comes in all degrees and in all quantities. The scriptures tell us, “whatsoever thing ye shall ask in faith, believing that ye shall receive in the name of Christ, ye shall receive it.”1
Faith can heal the sick, bring comfort to those who mourn, strengthen our resolve against temptation, help us overcome harmful habits and give us the strength to change our lives. Faith is the source of New Year’s resolutions…and the power which makes them work.
It takes faith to develop a strong personal value system, to stand up for what we believe, to lead a disciplined life, to control our appetites and a yearning for material things. It takes faith to make the Sabbath more than just another day of the week. It takes faith to make prayer a daily habit. It takes faith to keep God’s commandments.
If we had greater faith in ourselves and the truth of God’s help—which He freely offers each of us—we could accomplish many things. It is a power by which all things are possible…a power we all have but only the wisest among us use consciously.
Of course, there must be a beginning point—a place to start building faith. We are told in Romans 10:17 that faith comes by hearing the word of God. Throughout biblical history we read of those who developed strong faith. It was by faith that Moses led Israel through the Red Sea, that Daniel stopped the mouths of lions, that Peter and Paul raised the dead. By faith Noah prepared an ark for his family. It was faith that sustained Abraham when asked to place his son, Isaac, upon the sacrificial altar.
The Lord has challenged us: “Prove me…if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”2
Unfortunately, many people never accept that challenge. They don’t fulfill their human promise and potential because they lack the necessary faith to change their lives, to set new goals and to experience personal growth.
Faith makes it possible to know that, even in temporary failure or setback, there is always a next time—always tomorrow. It provides a sense of direction which is sorely needed as we move one year closer to the 21st century.
Every one of us can develop a more positive outlook on life. We can achieve, conquer, overcome—all by anchoring our lives on the rock of faith.
1 Book of Mormon, Enos, vs 15
2 Old Testament, Malachi 3:10
January 13, 1985
Broadcast Number 2,891