Background
Earlier today, I listened to a song titled Oluwatosin.
A line in the lyrics struck me deeply: “The Jesus I know is enough for me.”
I paused and let those words sink in. They reminded me of something many believers often forget—your walk with God doesn’t require knowing everything or having all the answers. The Jesus you know is enough. The little Word you carry inside you is enough.
We sometimes feel unworthy or unequipped because we don’t know every verse in the Bible or can’t quote scriptures the way others can. But friend, the truth is this: the Word you know and believe is powerful enough to help you overcome life’s battles.
Let’s explore why the Jesus you know is enough for your journey.
1. Jesus Is the Word Made Flesh
The Bible tells us clearly:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” – John 1:1,14
Jesus is not separate from the Word—He is the Word in human form. When you hold on to the Word of God, you are holding on to Jesus Himself.
That means every scripture you know, every truth you believe, is a direct connection to Christ. Even if you know just one verse, that verse carries the presence and power of Jesus.
2. You Don’t Need to Know It All
One of the enemy’s lies is to make believers feel unqualified because they don’t know the entire Bible. But God never demanded that.
Think about it:
- The thief on the cross didn’t attend Bible school—yet he recognised Jesus and was promised paradise (Luke 23:42–43).
- The woman with the issue of blood didn’t know every scripture—but she believed if she touched Jesus, she would be healed (Mark 5:28).
It’s not about how much you know—it’s about how much you believe in what you know.
Even a small portion of God’s Word, mixed with faith, can produce mighty results.
3. Faith, Even Small, Moves Mountains
Jesus Himself said:
“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20
Notice He didn’t say “if you have all the scriptures memorised.” He said if you have faith—no matter how small—you can overcome.
The power is not in how much you know but in how much you believe and apply what you know. Faith turns even the smallest seed of the Word into a mighty tree of victory.
4. The Word You Know Works When You Use It
It’s not enough to only know a scripture—you must apply it.
- Use it in prayer.
- Speak it over your situation.
- Meditate on it until it shapes your mindset.
For example, if all you know is “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1), you can hold onto that verse in times of lack and declare it until provision comes.
If all you know is “By His stripes I am healed” (Isaiah 53:5), you can pray it over sickness until healing manifests.
The Word you know only becomes powerful when you use it.
5. God Multiplies What You Have
Remember the story of the five loaves and two fish? (John 6:1–14)
The disciples didn’t have much. But when they surrendered the little they had to Jesus, He multiplied it and fed thousands.
The same is true of your spiritual journey. The little Word you know may feel small—but when you mix it with faith and surrender it to God, He multiplies its effect in your life.
6. Consistency Builds Strength
While the Word you know now is enough, God still desires that you keep growing.
Growth doesn’t mean you must know the entire Bible overnight. It means daily feeding on the Word—little by little, verse by verse.
The more consistent you are, the stronger your faith becomes. Just like physical food strengthens the body, the Word strengthens your spirit.
But don’t let the process discourage you. Even while you’re still learning, the little you know is enough for today’s battles.
7. Testimonies Begin With Small Faith
Many powerful testimonies begin with simple faith in one scripture.
- Abraham held onto one promise—that he would be the father of many nations.
- Hannah prayed with simple faith and received her Samuel.
- Peter obeyed one instruction—cast your net again—and his life changed.
Friend, don’t underestimate the Word you already carry. It may look small now, but it can transform your story when mixed with faith.
Final Note
Friend, never let the thought “I don’t know enough” hold you back from walking with God. The Jesus you know is enough. The Word you carry inside you is powerful enough to sustain you.
Don’t wait until you have memorised the whole Bible before you start using the Word. Don’t let doubt or comparison silence your faith. The little you know—mixed with trust and prayer—is more than enough to overcome life’s challenges.
Keep growing, yes. Keep learning, yes. But while you grow, use the Word you already know.
Because with Jesus, even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains.