Faith is perhaps one of the most elementary concepts of being a Christian. Although it is easy to understand faith, often times living by faith becomes very difficult. Life presents contradictory evidence to discourage our faith. Stubborn mountains and long trials seem to diminish our faith. Yet, the great apostle Paul kept in the prison what Adam lost in the garden!

Circumstances do not have to determine the level of your faith. You can keep the faith even in the midst of severe situations. Paul admitted that he had fought a good fight in order to survive, but at the end of his life he was able to say, "I have kept the faith!"