When our son was young, he enjoyed helping his grandfather in Grandpa’s workshop. Grandpa was skilled in wood craftsmanship and had all the tools. Often, when our son demonstrated that he applied the proper skills, Grandpa would give our son a tool to further his skills. So, our son eventually became quite skilled and had many tools to go with his abilities.
In Mark 4:24-25, Jesus says, “Pay attention to what you hear: with the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and still more will be added to you. For to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” The way to grow in faith is to apply what we know from God’s Word. Failure to apply these truths moves us away from God and faith. As we apply God’s Word to our lives, we learn to walk by faith through the experience and knowledge we have gained.
Reluctant Retiree 