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Faith's Measure: Receiving Abundant Blessings

  • Writer: Dr Dagbue
    Dr Dagbue
  • 2 days ago
  • 3 min read
A family walks on a sunlit path through a meadow under a tree. Text reads "Faith's Measure: Receiving Abundant Blessings from God."
A family strolls along a sunlit path, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene landscape, embodying the theme of "Faith’s Measure: Receiving Abundant Blessings from God."

How your faith determines the blessings you receive from God 


Welcome to another episode of the Health for the Spirit, Soul, and Body Blog from Doxa Missions. Today, we’re looking at faith’s measure and how it impacts the blessings we receive from God. By the end of this post, you’ll see how your response to the Word of God—whether with faith or doubt—directly affects the level of blessing you walk in. 


The Measuring Stick of Faith 


Jesus gave us a principle in Mark 4:24 (KJV): 

“And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.” 


This means God uses our own measure of faith as the standard when He pours out blessings. In other words, the extent to which you believe and expect will be the extent to which you receive. 


Two people can hear the same sermon, attend the same church, and read the same passage of Scripture—yet their results will be entirely different. Why? Because of how they “measure” the Word in their hearts. 


  • One person responds with trust, saying: “Praise God, by His stripes I was healed! I believe it and will stand on it until I see the manifestation.” 


  • Another responds with skepticism: “I’ll give this a try, but I doubt much will come of it.” 


Both will receive exactly what they expect. 


Count Your Blessings, Name Them One by One 


There’s an old hymn that says, “Count your blessings, name them one by one.” This simple truth encourages us to reflect on the goodness of God and to be aware of His faithfulness. Gratitude itself is an act of faith—it shifts our focus from what we lack to what God has already provided. 


Faith doesn’t always require mountain-sized belief to work. Jesus reassures us in Matthew 17:20 (KJV): 

“If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” 


Even the smallest seed of genuine faith has the potential to move the immovable. The key is not the size of your faith, but the God in whom your faith rests. 


Sowing Generously, Reaping Abundantly 


When it comes to generosity, Scripture reinforces this same principle of measure. Luke 6:38 (KJV) says: 

“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” 


This shows us that God responds to us in proportion to the openness of our giving—whether that’s finances, time, love, or service. If you sow sparingly, you reap sparingly. If you sow abundantly, you reap abundantly. 


Faith involves more than just belief; it entails acting on the Word with expectation.


Going to God with a Bushel Basket 


Imagine going to God with a tiny thimble of faith. He’ll fill it, but that’s all you’ll get—a thimble’s worth of blessing. Now imagine going with a bushel basket of expectation. God will fill that too, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. 


Which one do you want? 


If you truly want to experience receiving abundant blessings, bring a big measure of faith to God’s Word. Take Him at His Word. Hold onto His promises. Speak them with conviction. Live as though His blessings are already yours. 


Scripture Reading for Reflection 


Take time this week to meditate on Luke 8:1–18 (KJV). This passage reminds us about the parable of the sower and how the Word produces fruit in the lives of those who receive it with faith and endurance. 

 

What’s in Your Measure? 


Faith’s measure is defined by your willingness to receive, not by God's willingness to give. God's blessings are plentiful, but what you receive depends on your faith. 


The real question is: Are you approaching God with a thimble or a bushel basket? 



I’d love to hear from you— 


👉 How have you seen faith’s measure influence the blessings you’ve received from God? 


Share your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s encourage one another to go to God expecting bushels of blessings, not just crumbs. 

 

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