Luke 17:5: Ask for the Faith You Do Not Yet Have
“And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.”
— Luke 17:5 (NIV)
When the apostles say, "Increase our faith," they are not hiding weakness; they are bringing it to Jesus. This verse shows that faith is not something you must fake in order to impress God. It can be confessed as need, requested as help, and grown in relationship with Christ.
You may be facing something today that exposes how thin your confidence feels. Do not perform strength Jesus never asked for. Let "Increase our faith" become your real language in the exact place where confidence is failing and obedience still matters.
Turn "Increase our faith" into a real request
- 1Name the situation that makes you most aware of your weakness or inner hesitation today.
- 2Pray the exact words "Increase our faith," and attach them to that real situation.
- 3Take one obedient step that would be impossible without God's help and admit your need while you take it.
Lord, where I can only say "Increase our faith," meet me there and grow trust where strength is missing.
What would change today if you treated "Increase our faith" as a brave prayer instead of an embarrassing confession?