Many people speak about faith, but not every kind of faith touches the heart of God.
The Bible says:
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
This means faith is not just believing for things — it’s trusting the very character of God. It’s a faith that is rooted in relationship, reverence, and surrender.
Different Types of Faith
The Bible shows us many expressions of faith:
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Little faith: when fear is greater than trust (Matthew 8:26).
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Great faith: when persistence and humility move the heart of Jesus (Matthew 15:28).
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Dead faith: faith without works (James 2:17).
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Living faith: faith that acts on God’s Word with obedience.
But the faith that pleases God is the one that sees Him as Father, not just as a provider of blessings. It’s faith that seeks Him first and not just His hand.
Asking With Humility
When we come before God, we don’t command Him as if He were our servant. He is God, King, and Father. Jesus Himself taught us:
“When you pray, say: Father…” (Luke 11:2)
Notice He begins with relationship. Faith that pleases God speaks with reverence and humility. Instead of saying, “God, You must do this for me,” we can pray like this:
“Father, You know my situation. I trust that You see what I cannot see. I ask, in humility, that You open the right doors and close the wrong ones. Let Your will be done, because Your will is better than mine.”
This kind of faith pleases God because it acknowledges His sovereignty.
Example 1: Peter Walking on Water
When Peter walked on water, it was not the water that held him — it was the Word of Jesus:
“Come,” He said. (Matthew 14:29)
The revelation here is powerful: faith doesn’t rest on circumstances, it rests on God’s Word. As long as Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he walked above the storm. But when he looked at the wind, fear entered, and he began to sink.
Faith that pleases God keeps its eyes fixed on Him, even when everything around looks impossible.
Example 2: Jesus Sleeping in the Boat
When the storm hit, the disciples panicked, but Jesus was asleep (Mark 4:38). What does this mean?
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Jesus wasn’t ignorant of the storm — He was greater than the storm.
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His sleep teaches us that true faith rests in God’s authority, not in human control.
The lesson is this: if Jesus is in your boat, no storm can sink you. Faith that pleases God is not restless but rests, trusting that if He is with you, you will reach the other side.
How Can You Apply This Today?
Maybe your storm is a job situation, a financial challenge, or a health issue. Pleasing God with your faith doesn’t mean ignoring the storm. It means saying:
“Lord, I don’t see how, but I know You can make a way. I ask humbly, not demanding, but trusting that You will do what is best for me. Lead me to the blessing You prepared, open the right doors, and strengthen my heart while I wait.”
This is how you shift from faith that only asks for things, to faith that trusts the heart of the Father.
Final Words
There is someone reading this who feels like Peter — you started with faith, but the storm of rejection, waiting lists, or closed doors made you sink.
The Lord says: Lift your eyes back to Me. My Word is still “Come.” I am not finished with you. If I am in your boat, no storm can end your journey. Trust Me again, and I will make a way where there seems to be no way.