Faith is a gracious gift from God. It can neither be earned nor bought, only responded to with works of love and service (3). A vibrant faith can make us strong, loving, and wise (2), confident that God will guard us from all harm (1). He is the Rock of our salvation (Ps). Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Ps 95:1-2, 6-9 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14 Lk 17:5-10