Dynamics Of An Inspired Faith

by Pastor Mark
July 24, 2026

Sustaining our faith

A key challenge we face in life and ministry is sustaining our faith. We can start well, zealous in our walk with the Lord and in serving Him. But when difficulties arise, we tend to struggle and are unable to sustain our faith. We may end up weak in faith or even falter altogether. When the 10 spies of Israel gave a bad report of the land of Canaan, the seeds of negativity were planted in the people of Israel, and fear began to spread like wildfire. They began to complain against Moses, Aaron and the Lord, saying He had brought them into the land to die by the sword (Numbers 14:3). The people could not sustain their faith as they faced difficult challenges. When they came out of Egypt and entered the wilderness, they complained about not having food and water. As they were about to enter the land of Canaan…to face the giants and fortified cities, they complained that they were going to die there. On the other hand, we see Moses, Joshua and Caleb able to sustain their faith. They experienced the dynamics of having an inspired faith. There are three lines of thought for us to learn.

1. Leadership-follower relationship

  1. We recognise that we cannot grow and sustain our faith on our own.
  2. The people of Israel needed a great leader such as Moses.
  3. He was a great man of God, with the leadership skills and faith to lead Israel.
  4. This leadership-follower relationship was vital to sustaining Israel as they faced their challenges.
  5. But their complaints against Moses strained their relationship with him.
  6. They should have appreciated this vital leadership-follower relationship with Moses.
  7. We thank God for Pastor Charles, who has led us for these 53 years.
  8. His leadership and ministry have sustained us as a church throughout these years.
  9. This is a relationship that I truly treasure, as I recognise how my personal life and ministry have also been sustained through him.

2. Relationship among peers

  1. A second line of dynamics is our peer relationships.
  2. We thank God for the many peers who serve alongside us.
  3. Joshua and Caleb offered each other much encouragement.
  4. They shared a strong friendship and rapport in serving and leading Israel together.
  5. When Israel complained against Moses, they stood up for him together.
  6. They spoke positively about entering the land of Canaan that God had promised.
  7. Joshua and Caleb sustained and inspired each other’s faith.
  8. I thank God for the peers I have in Bethany.
  9. They have often stood by me, especially through the difficult challenges of life and ministry.
  10. These peers have sustained me consistently over the years.

 3. Gratitude

The third line of dynamics of an inspired faith is being grateful. Caleb, who was a Kenizzite, was assimilated into Israel and was also made a leader. He was grateful for all that he was blessed with. Pastor spoke of how grateful he was for all who had supported him through his operation and for sustaining him through these 53 years. I too am very grateful for the privilege of being part of Bethany and serving the Lord. I thank God for the support that many have given to me. It is through gratitude in our hearts and minds that we are sustained. Let us be sustained by the dynamics of an inspired faith.

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