Richard Kim

Pastor Richard Kim of the Church of Southland Chino preached in his sermon that “faith doesn’t grow without disappointment.”

Disappointment

Disappointment comes from expectations. Often, when one’s high expectations over something don’t match one’s desired outcome, one falls into hopelessness—eventually leading the person to quit.

This is sometimes true for many Christians in their walk with God. It’s easier to follow God when things are going their way. But when it doesn’t, a believer can barely handle the disappointment. As a result, they quit, give up on life, walk away from God, and, in the worst case, fall into deep sadness and depression.

But contrary to this idea, the Bible speaks of the power disappointment could bring to a person. And this is what Pastor Richard Kim of the Church of Southland Chino highlighted in his message to the church.

Faith Grows

In a shortened clip shared by the Church of Southland Chino, the pastor stressed that faith actually “becomes powerful” in the midst of disappointment.

“Faith doesn’t grow without disappointment,” he remarked. “Faith doesn’t grow without discouragement, faith doesn’t grow without closed doors and unanswered prayers.”

Then he explained, “That’s the type of faith where Jesus says, ‘according to your faith, it shall be done.’ Jesus never said that about our salvation. Jesus never said, ‘according to your faith, you shall be saved.’ No. But you know what Jesus said? According to your faith, you shall be healed. You see the difference of faith there?”

Also, in the church’s caption, they wrote, “A faith that is strong is a faith that has faced failures, disappointments, and let downs time and time again and yet prevails. This is how we develop a strong faith.”

Life as a follower of Christ is not always easy. Sometimes, a believer’s faith is tested through trials and unlikely circumstances. However, through these trying times, a Christian is strengthened in his faith in God.

So, the next time you encounter a struggle and disappointment, always remember that you are up for the next level of your faith in Jesus.

You can do it!

 

Reference | Instagram – Church of Southland | Chino