The Danger of Disconnected Faith
- Bishop Keith Butler
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end. (Hebrews 3:11-14)
Rest is God’s will for your life. However, that place called “rest” isn’t where naps are leisurely. Real rest is living in such alignment with the Spirit that you have absolute peace about every part of your life. Nevertheless, this epistle warns that unbelief can disconnect you from that place of peace.
Rest isn’t just about feeling quiet and calm. It’s a peace that you can inhabit even when storms are raging. It’s a way of life where you're living, working, walking, and assigned tasks are all connected to rest. God has designated a place of rest in His presence, and with that place comes His provision.
See, unbelief isn’t just something Christians “struggle with.” Hebrews says that the heart of unbelief is evil. It’s against God's will and holds you back from receiving from Him. Many times, Christians make excuses for it. They dress it up as “wisdom” or “timing,” but really, it all boils down to not trusting that what God planned is better than what I want.
Most of the time, Christians fall prey to unbelief due to their pride. Many Christians are called to ministry, but not necessarily to senior leadership. Their pride leads them to step out of their calling and attempt to place themselves in positions that God never assigned to them. Assignment matters and agreement matters. The whole bus will swerve off the road if you are not in the right seat.
Practical Application
Have you let pride creep into what you do for God? One of the best ways to step out of pride is to intentionally minister to others. Call someone, connect with others, and express gratitude to leadership for their guidance and support. Choose to reject pride.
