REMAINING ON THE FAITH STREET

By Rev. Dr. Fred Maina Macharia
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Posted: 18 August 2025

From a sermon given on 17 August 2025:

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
(Mark 11:22-24)

The journey of faith is not a sprint but a street - sometimes long, narrow, and steep, yet always leading to God's promises. "Faith Street" is where miracles arrive, but only if you remain on it long enough. Many start strong, but delays and disappointments tempt them to turn onto "Doubt Avenue" or "Complaint Boulevard." Jesus reminds us that real faith holds on until the mountain moves, refusing to let doubt take root.

Abraham stayed on Faith Street for 25 years before Isaac was born (Genesis 21:1-2). Joseph endured betrayal, false accusation, and prison before reaching the palace (Genesis 50:20). Even the disciples had to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5). God's timing is perfect, but His delivery address never changes - if you move, you may miss the blessing He sent. Patience is not idle waiting; it is confident trust in God's faithfulness.

Leaving Faith Street too soon can cost you your promise. Israel's generation that left Egypt died in the wilderness - not because God failed, but because they abandoned trust (Hebrews 3:19). Remaining means praying when nothing moves, praising when nothing changes, and obeying when nothing makes sense. The enemy's goal is to get you off the street where God's promise will arrive. Stay planted, stay expectant - your reward will find you right on time.