Language of Faith

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Saturday, November 22, 2025

Today's Text: Hebrews 11:1-3

Key Verse: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV): “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

For twenty-two days today, the Lord has been calling us to embrace thanksgiving as oir lifestyle. Indeed, going by the text before us today, we can appreciate the fact that giving thanks is the language of Faith. It is the vibrant expression that shapes how we speak, think, and live even before the visible blessing appears. Faith is not passive waiting, but a confident declaration rooted in God’s unchangeable character and promises. In Hebrews, we learn that faith gives substance and proof to the unseen realities we hope for.

So, thankfulness spoken in faith is not mere gratitude for what has happened, but a powerful proclamation that what God has promised is already ours in His sight. In the spirit of faith, thankfulness moves us beyond circumstances and feelings. It is the voice that says “Thank You, Lord,” in the midst of awaiting results, “I trust Your provision” even when resources seem scarce. It is the reason we say, “Your grace is enough” when strength is low. Speaking with thanksgiving through faith releases supernatural favor and aligns our hearts with God’s will. It builds a bridge from hope to fulfilment, transforming our perspective from lack to abundance.

Why does God empower thankfulness as our faith language? Because words carry creative power—faith lined with gratitude activates the promises of heaven on earth. The apostles and saints before us walked by this language, declaring blessings, speaking life, and confounding impossibilities. Thanksgiving becomes more than a response; it becomes a spiritual weapon and a lifestyle, shaping our identity as overcomers who walk in alignment with God's truth.

Choose today to let thanksgiving be the language of your heart and lips. Boldly speak faith-filled words of gratitude over every challenge, every desire, and every season. Let your thanksgiving declare what God has done and what He is yet to do, building a testimony that encourages others and honors the Giver of every good gift.

Action Steps: Identify areas where your faith needs breakthrough. Speak out loud words of thanksgiving as if the victory or blessing is already yours. Read aloud Hebrews 11 and meditate on the faith heroes who spoke with confidence. Notice how your heart and situation begin to shift as you cultivate this language of faith.

Quote for the Day: “Thanksgiving spoken in faith is the declaration that heaven's promises have already touched earth even before they are seen.” (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Almighty God, thank You for the gift of faith, the assurance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things unseen. Help me to speak with thanksgiving as a language of faith, declaring Your promises over my life. Teach me to trust You fully, even when I cannot see the outcome. May my words reflect the faith You have planted within me, and may my life testify to Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Thank you for embracing the language of faith with thanksgiving. For more encouragement, read: Romans 4:18-21, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, James 1:2-4.

With all my love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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