Real People, Real Faith: Faith That Moves Mountains

Real People, Real Faith: Faith That Moves Mountains

Faith—it’s more than salvation. While salvation is the cornerstone of our relationship with God, faith extends far beyond that moment when we first believe. Faith is the compass that helps us navigate the good, the bad, and the ugly of life. It’s what steadies us in the storm, anchors us in uncertainty, and gives us the strength to press on when life feels overwhelming.

In this blog, we’ll explore two powerful stories from Scripture that highlight how real people—imperfect, flawed, and ordinary—exercised extraordinary faith in a real God. Their stories teach us that faith isn’t just about what we believe; it’s about how we live.

1. Desperation Turns to Determination

Let’s begin with the story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:25-34. For 12 long years, she endured physical suffering, social rejection, and financial ruin. She had tried everything—seen every doctor, spent all her money—but instead of getting better, her condition grew worse.

Her story begins in desperation. But instead of giving up, she let her desperation fuel her determination. She said to herself, “If I can just touch His clothes, I will be healed.” Despite the crowd pressing in around Jesus, despite her weakness and the stigma of her condition, she pushed forward. Her faith drove her to take action, and her determination brought her to Jesus.

Desperation can be a turning point for us too. When we’re at the end of our resources, we have a choice: give up or press into God. As Psalm 34:17-18 reminds us: “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

If you’re in a season of desperation, know this: God sees you. Let your desperation become determination to reach Him.

2. Bold Faith Leads to Breakthrough

The woman’s faith wasn’t passive—it was bold and intentional. She didn’t wait for Jesus to notice her. She didn’t wait for the crowd to part. She reached out, believing that if she could just touch the hem of His garment, she would be healed. And she was.

Faith requires action. It’s not just about believing in your heart; it’s about stepping out and trusting God to meet you in your obedience. As Jesus said in Matthew 17:20: “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

What mountain are you facing today? Financial struggles? A health crisis? Broken relationships? Whatever it is, faith moves mountains—but you have to take the first step.

3. Faith That Overflows to Others

After the woman was healed, she didn’t keep her miracle to herself. She came forward, fell at Jesus’ feet, and told her story. In doing so, she became a testimony to everyone around her. Jesus didn’t just heal her body; He restored her identity, calling her “Daughter” and affirming her value in front of the crowd.

Your faith isn’t just for you—it’s for others, too. When God moves in your life, He’s not just working to bless you; He’s working to show His power to those around you. As Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Who can you encourage with your story of faith? Your testimony might be the spark that ignites someone else’s faith journey.

4. Joseph: Faith That Trusts God’s Process

Let’s turn now to the story of Joseph, whose life reminds us that faith isn’t always about immediate results—it’s often about trusting God’s process.

Joseph had dreams of greatness as a young man, but his path to those dreams was anything but easy. He was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, and thrown into prison. For years, his life seemed to be going in the opposite direction of his dreams. But through it all, Joseph maintained his faith in God.

Eventually, Joseph was elevated to second-in-command in Egypt, and his wisdom saved countless lives during a famine. Looking back on his journey, Joseph told his brothers in Genesis 50:20: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”

Sometimes, God allows us to go through hardships to position us for His purpose. Faith isn’t just about believing for a miracle; it’s about trusting that God is working, even when life doesn’t make sense. Like Joseph, we must maintain our faith, knowing that God can use even the most painful situations for His glory.

5. A Hard-Fought Hallelujah

Finally, let’s talk about the kind of faith that sustains us in the daily grind of life—the hard-fought hallelujah.

Sometimes, faith isn’t about a crisis or a breakthrough. It’s about the quiet struggle of trusting God in the midst of the ordinary, when life feels heavy and worship becomes a choice, not a feeling. It’s the kind of faith that says, “Lord, I don’t understand, but I trust You. I don’t see the way forward, but I’ll praise You anyway.”

James 1:2-4 encourages us: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

A hard-fought hallelujah builds perseverance. It strengthens our faith and keeps us steady when life feels unsteady. It’s the kind of faith that moves mountains—not in our circumstances, but in our hearts.

Faith for the Journey

Faith is for more than salvation. It’s for navigating the highs, the lows, and the waiting seasons. It’s for pressing through the crowd like the woman with the issue of blood. It’s for trusting God’s process like Joseph. And it’s for giving Him your hard-fought hallelujah in the midst of life’s daily struggles.

So, what’s your next step of faith? Is it stepping out boldly? Trusting God’s process? Sharing your testimony? Or simply choosing to worship Him, even when it’s hard?

Whatever it is, remember this: faith isn’t just for the mountaintops—it’s for the journey. Real people. Real problems. Real faith. And a real God who is faithful to the end.