Did I Not Say?”: How Faith Clicked for Me

Hey friend,

Faith’s been a wild ride for me, filled with twists and turns that have shaped my understanding and belief system in profound ways.

Throughout my journey, I have encountered various challenges and experiences that have tested my convictions and led me to reevaluate what faith truly means to me.

From times when I've felt unsure to those bursts of clarity and every phase has added depth and a more detailed view on what biblical faith means.

I want to take this opportunity to share not only where I’ve landed with my faith but also the significant milestones along the way that have influenced my current outlook.

Years ago, I saw something in the Bible that stuck, and now—thanks to my mentor John Wright Follette, Hebrews 11, and Jay Snell I see biblical faith more clearly.

It's clear: faith is God giving us info to act on. Let’s walk through how I got here, starting with Follette’s favorite line from Jesus:

“Did I not say unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?”

It’s real, and it’s for us today.

Back then, faith was a mess for me. I thought it was all feelings—warm fuzzies or big leaps that hit fast.

I’d read Hebrews 11—Noah, Abraham, all those heroes—and felt lost. Like, how’d they do it?

I’d hear Jesus’s words to Martha, “Did I not say unto thee,” and think it was just a nice story, not for me.

I’d try to believe stuff, but it flopped because I didn’t get it. It was like chasing wind—nothing solid to grab.

Now? It’s different. I see faith as God handing me something—a word, a promise, info I can act on.

Follette breaks it down in The Rule of Three: impartation is Jesus saying, “Did I not say?”—giving Martha the info to believe. Assimilation is her waiting, letting it sink in while Lazarus is still dead.

Expression is when she acts on it, and—Lazarus walks out, God’s glory right there. Hebrews 11 backs it up: Noah acted on the flood warning, Abraham moved on God’s call. Jay Snell says it’s trusting what God promises.

What got me here? Follette’s process lit the way. That “Did I not say unto thee” showed me God starts it—He speaks, I listen. Hebrews 11 clicked when I saw those folks didn’t just feel; they acted on what God said.

Snell tied it together—faith’s practical, like cashing a check God wrote. Years ago, I didn’t see the process of faith.

Now, I get it: God gives us a promise, I let it root, then I move. Like when I write this—starts as a nudge, grows in me, then spills out to you.

So, friend, where are you? Before, I was stuck guessing. Now, I’m walking it out, same as Martha, same as Hebrews 11, same as us Christ followers today.

Has God said something to you—“Believe this”? Hold it, wait, act on it. Follette, Snell, and the Bible taught me it’s real—not fast, but true. Let’s keep going—one step, one breath, one solid move together.

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