How do we know faith is powerful even when it is weak?

The Holy Scriptures illustrate that faith, regardless of its strength, is precious when it points to Jesus. In the biblical narratives, we find examples of faith in varying degrees—from the strong faith of Abraham, who obeyed God's difficult command, to the weaker faith of the leper and the father requesting healing for his child. Both cases demonstrate that even those with shaky faith can experience God’s power and compassion.

For instance, the leper believed in Christ's ability to heal, despite doubting His willingness, while the father demonstrated faith by questioning Christ's capability. Yet, Christ responded to both, thereby ensuring that no believer should despair over a lack of confidence in their faith. Instead, it is the object of our faith—Jesus Christ—that determines its effectiveness, not the intensity of our belief. Thus, small, weak faith can be a channel for God’s grace when it rests solely upon Christ’s sufficiency.