Faith is an essential aspect of human life, operating as a fundamental force that influences daily actions and decisions. It can be seen as a vital “organ” of the human experience, guiding individuals through their routines and beliefs. In many cases, people exercise faith in ordinary circumstances—trusting that when they rise from bed, their legs will support them, that the bus, car, or aeroplane will reliably transport them to their destination, or that prescribed medicines will produce the intended results. This general type of faith is practical and not necessarily connected to religious beliefs.
However, within a Biblical context, we can identify two distinct types of faith described in the Bible:
Consider this passage:
“Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent: “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.” (Matthew 11:20-24)
The Lord Jesus made it clear that the purpose of the miracles He performed during His time on earth and still performs repentance. They are meant for people to see the works of God, wake up, and understand that He exists and that everything written in Scripture is true.
The people in the cities mentioned had faith to receive blessings, but they did not have faith to leave their sins behind and surrender their lives to God. Many of them even cried out, ‘Crucify Him!’ as Jesus walked toward Calvary. The same situation repeats itself today. People rarely come to church to be saved but rather to solve their problems. There’s nothing wrong with that, but many receive blessings and then walk away because they lack the faith to repent.
Today, Jesus brings you the same reflection. You have witnessed many signs in your life or in the lives of others, but you still have not repented. What are you waiting for? What is stopping you from repenting?
This passage makes it clear that no excuses will be accepted, especially for those who have already witnessed the signs. Now is the time to make a choice: to repent, which means truly changing your mind and behaviour. Repentance is about moving from your old way of thinking to aligning your thoughts and actions with God’s word.
To strengthen this faith and deepen your relationship with God, invest time each week in seeking salvation for your soul. Every Sunday and Wednesday, the Universal Church holds special meetings to help you strengthen your communion with God, grow spiritually, and focus on what truly matters—the salvation of your soul. Join us at the Cathedral of Miracles, 232 Seven Sisters Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3NX or at your nearest Universal Church.
