Guest David Kandole – Walking in Faith

Episode #19: Dave Kandole – Walking in Faith

1. Faith is Not an Object – It is a Relationship

• Faith is not something you "use" or "hold onto"—it is a byproduct of knowing God.
• Faith is about walking with God, not just believing for things.
  • Many people treat faith as a tool to "get things" from God rather than a way to walk in relationship with Him.

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2. Elisha’s Relationship with God – Faith in Action

• Elisha operated in faith because of his deep connection with God.
  • He did not ask God to do things—he simply commanded things to happen.
  • Examples from Elisha’s life:
    • 2 Kings 4:1-7 – The widow’s oil multiplied.
    • 2 Kings 4:32-35 – He raised a dead boy to life.
    • 2 Kings 6:17 – He prayed for his servant’s eyes to be opened to see the angelic army.
• Elisha did not repeat confessions over and over—he simply acted.
• Lesson: Faith flows from knowing God personally, not from religious formulas.

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3. Faith is Fellowship with God

• Faith is not about saying the right words—it’s about knowing who God is.
• Faith is about walking with God.
• Faith is about knowing God personally.
• Faith is about fellowshipping with God daily.
• God already knows what you need before you ask Him (Matthew 6:8).
  • Faith is not convincing God to act—it is trusting that He already has a plan for your needs.

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4. Faith in the Old Testament – A Walk with God

• In the Old Testament, there was no talk of "having faith"—only walking with God.
• The great men and women of faith in Hebrews 11 were commended because they walked with God.
  • Abraham walked with God and was called righteous.
  • Noah walked with God and built an ark before seeing the rain.
  • Moses walked with God and led Israel out of Egypt before seeing the Red Sea part.
• Lesson: True faith is not just believing for things—it is trusting God enough to walk with Him daily.

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5. Knowing God’s Character Brings Confidence

• You can have a relationship with the Father without knowing all His benefits.
  • Many believers know God but don't know what He has promised them.
• You study the Word to know the character of God, not just His blessings.
  • Knowing who God is builds your confidence in Him.
  • Example: If you truly trust that God is a healer, you won’t doubt His willingness to heal you.

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6. Asking and Receiving – Matthew 7:7-11

• Matthew 7:7-11 – Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened.
• God is a loving Father who desires to give good gifts.
  • If earthly parents give good gifts, how much more will God give to His children?
  • Faith is not about begging God—it is about knowing He already desires to bless you.

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7. The Dangers of Lack of Knowledge

• Hosea 4:6 – My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
  • Many believers struggle not because of a lack of faith, but a lack of knowledge.
  • Lack of knowledge = lack of confidence in God’s promises.
• Many don't know what belongs to them in Christ.
  • Healing, provision, peace, and joy are part of the relationship with the Father.

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8. God is After Relationship, Not Just Religious Actions

• God's ultimate desire is not just to bless you, but to know you.
• Faith is not just about getting from God—it is about being with Him.
• When you know Him, faith becomes natural.

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Final Thoughts

• Faith is not an object—it is a relationship with God.
• Elisha demonstrated faith by walking with God and simply acting.
• The great people of faith in the Bible walked closely with God.
• We study the Word to know God’s character, not just His blessings.
• God wants us to ask boldly because He is a loving Father.
• Lack of knowledge is what keeps many people from walking in faith.
• Faith is about knowing and trusting God—not just receiving from Him.