Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by this our ancestors were approved. Hebrews 11:1
How Strong Is Your Faith?
The dictionary defines faith as 1.) complete trust or confidence in someone or something, or a strong belief in God or 2.) strong belief in God or the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. The author of Hebrews defines faith for us: Now faith is the substance: Just as our physical eyesight is the sense that gives us evidence of the material world, faith is the “sense” that gives us evidence of the invisible, spiritual world. Hebrews 11:1
For believers, faith in Jesus is trusting in Jesus. It cannot be felt with our hands, measured by any modern scientific instrument, or seen with our eyes. It is intangible and absolutely necessary to sustain us and move forward at all times. Sometimes it is only by faith that we can take the next step.
We may struggle to have faith because we live in an instant society. Whatever you want, if you have the means, you can get it very fast. We don’t have to wait for much so when we are required to wait, as in wait on Jesus, we get frustrated. Faith requires patience and perseverance. It requires us to trust in Jesus, a person we have never seen with our eyes.
When we have faith to believe he exists, we, in faith, make a commitment to trust him as the Lord of our lives. In faith we make a commitment to follow him. Our faith in him helps us walk through our lives, stepping where he steps, while learning to live and love like him. It helps us make decisions and choose which path we need to take, and sometimes it is not the easiest path. Faith gives us the strength and courage to follow his way every time, having complete assurance and trust in him. Faith is believing in his promises before we experience their fulfillment.
Though we cannot see, hear, or touch faith, others can see faith lived out in our lives, as we can see it lived out in others lives. How strong is your faith? Does it keep you afloat during the floods of trials? Does it keep you from sinking into a deep spiral? We can have strong faith and still struggle because we are human. It is hard to take a step into the blinding darkness of uncertainty, trusting that he will guide our step to a secure landing in him. We must remember what we know about Jesus to be true, which led to our faith in him. We must remember what he has done in our lives and in the lives of those we love, as well as the stories we read in the Bible.
Where are you struggling to place your faith in Jesus?
What areas do you need to surrender to Him and trust that He can bring calm and order?
What is one way you can take a step of faith today?
