You’ve probably heard the saying that if you repeat a lie often enough, it eventually begins to sound like the truth. But what happens when the truth is repeated again and again? What effect does that have on those who hear it consistently?
To answer that, we need look no further than God’s Word, the Bible.
In John 17:17, Jesus declares, “Your Word is truth.” If that is so, then the more we hear God’s Word, the more it becomes established in our hearts and minds. Scripture confirms this in Romans 10:17: “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” This verse reveals a powerful principle: as we hear the Word of God, our faith and our trust grows.
When we understand faith as trust, this becomes very practical. The more you know someone, the more you trust them. Would you be more willing to lend $100 to a longtime friend who has proven reliable, or to a complete stranger who simply promises to repay you? The answer is obvious. In the same way, as we continue to hear and learn God’s Word, our trust in Him deepens.
Romans also implies that this growth is ongoing. There is always room for our trust to increase, which means none of us have arrived at perfect trust in God. That day will come when our Lord Jesus appears, and we are made perfect, fully knowing even as we are known. On that day, trust will no longer be a struggle. Until then, however, there will be moments when our faith feels weak, and there is no need to be discouraged—you won’t be the first to experience that.
In Mark chapter 9, a man brought his son to Jesus, desperate for deliverance from a tormenting spirit. The situation was severe and heartbreaking. Jesus told the father that if he believed, his son could be healed. The man responded with honesty and humility: “I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24). Jesus did not reject him for imperfect faith or require flawless trust. Instead, he healed the boy, revealing something deeply comforting: God meets us where we are and, through our Lord Jesus Christ, helps us even in our weakness—even in our unbelief.
Whether you’re struggling to trust God for healing, finances, relationships, or any other challenge, remember that He is faithful, patient, and actively working in you. One of the most practical ways to grow in that trust is simple: spend time in God’s Word every day.
Consider this: we typically eat three meals a day to nourish our bodies, yet our true bread is the Word of God. What would happen if we fed on Scripture with the same consistency? Make it a habit to open your Bible at least three times a day. Read it, reflect on it, and let it speak into your life. As you do this day after day, something powerful will happen—the truth will begin to replace the lies you’ve been exposed to, and your trust in God will grow stronger and steadier.
Fill your mind with God’s Word, speak it to yourself, and return to it often, because when the truth is repeated, embraced, and lived, it does exactly what Jesus promised: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
In Christ’s love,
