FAITH FOR INCREASE

FAITH FOR INCREASE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Mark 4:30-32

Key Verse: “It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs…” (Mark 4:31-32)

Supporting Texts: Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 17:20, Job 8:7, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28, Isaiah 60:22

Description: This study reveals that God uses small beginnings to produce great and impactful endings through faith.

INTRODUCTION

In Mark 4:30-32, Jesus uses the parable of the mustard seed to illustrate the nature of the Kingdom of God. He describes how something so small and seemingly insignificant can grow into something large and influential. This teaches that greatness in God’s Kingdom often begins in small and unnoticed ways.

Many people despise small beginnings because they desire immediate greatness. However, God’s pattern is different. He often starts with something small to demonstrate His power through the process of growth. What matters is not the size of the beginning but the presence of God and the consistency of faith.

This message encourages believers to develop faith for increase. No matter how small your current situation may be, God has the ability to expand it beyond imagination. When faith is applied, small seeds become great trees, and humble beginnings lead to extraordinary outcomes.

1. GOD USES SMALL BEGINNINGS

God often starts with little to accomplish great things.

a) Small beginnings should not be despised (Zechariah 4:10)
God values the process and the starting point, no matter how small.

b) God chooses the insignificant (1 Corinthians 1:27)
He uses what seems weak to confound the strong.

c) Small seeds carry great potential (Mark 4:31)
The mustard seed, though tiny, contains the capacity for great growth.

d) God’s power is revealed in growth (Isaiah 60:22)
A little one can become a thousand through divine increase.

Biblical Example:
David starting as a shepherd boy (1 Samuel 16:11-13) and becoming king shows how God elevates small beginnings.

2. FAITH IS THE KEY TO INCREASE

Faith activates the potential within what has been planted.

a) Faith turns little into much (Matthew 17:20)
Even small faith can move mountains.

b) Faith sees beyond the present (Hebrews 11:1)
Faith perceives the future in the present situation.

c) Faith activates God’s power (Mark 9:23)
All things are possible to him that believes.

d) Faith must be exercised (James 2:17)
Active faith produces visible results.

Biblical Example:
The feeding of the five thousand (Mark 6:41-44) shows how small resources multiplied through faith.

3. GROWTH TAKES TIME AND PROCESS

Increase is gradual and requires patience and consistency.

a) Growth is progressive (Mark 4:32)
The seed grows and becomes great over time.

b) Patience is required (James 5:7)
Waiting is part of the process of increase.

c) Consistency sustains growth (Galatians 6:9)
Continued effort leads to eventual harvest.

d) God controls the process (1 Corinthians 3:7)
It is God who ultimately gives the increase.

Biblical Example:
Joseph’s journey (Genesis 37–41) shows how time and process lead to fulfilment.

4. GREAT INCREASE BRINGS IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

God’s increase is not just for personal benefit but for greater impact.

a) Growth creates influence (Mark 4:32)
The tree becomes large enough for birds to lodge in its branches.

b) Increase blesses others (Genesis 12:2)
God blesses us to be a blessing.

c) Growth brings responsibility (Luke 12:48)
To whom much is given, much is required.

d) Increase glorifies God (John 15:8)
Fruitfulness brings glory to God.

Biblical Example:
Abraham becoming a father of nations (Genesis 17:5) shows how increase leads to global impact.

CONCLUSION

The parable of the mustard seed teaches that no beginning is too small when God is involved. What matters is not the size of what you have but your faith in God’s ability to increase it. With faith, patience, and consistency, small beginnings can lead to great outcomes.

As believers, we must embrace where we are and trust God for growth. Do not despise your current level; instead, nurture it with faith and obedience. In due time, God will cause your life to expand and become a source of blessing to many.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, help me not to despise small beginnings in Jesus name

2. Father, increase my faith for greater things in Jesus name

3. Lord, let every small seed in my life begin to grow in Jesus name

4. Father, grant me patience to trust Your process in Jesus name

5. Lord, bring supernatural increase into my life in Jesus name

6. Father, let my efforts produce abundant results in Jesus name

7. Lord, help me to remain consistent in my walk with You in Jesus name

8. Father, make my life a source of blessing to others in Jesus name

9. Lord, take me from little to great in Jesus name

10. Father, let my life bring glory to Your name through increase in Jesus name

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. Your small beginnings shall lead to great endings!

2. You shall experience supernatural increase!

3. Every seed in your life shall grow beyond expectation!

4. You shall not remain small or limited!

5. Your faith shall produce mighty results!

6. You shall rise into greatness by divine power!

7. Your life shall influence many positively!

8. You shall walk in divine expansion and enlargement!

9. Every delay in your growth is turning into acceleration!

10. You shall fulfil your destiny in greatness and glory!