What is Faith?
Introduction
Growing up, I believed that to have faith, I had to be a powerful man of God—an image that seemed almost saintly. I thought being holy, fasting for hours, and living without sin were prerequisites to truly holding faith.
But I’ve learned that faith is much more than that.
What Does Faith Mean?
Faith is being absolutely resolute that you have received God's promises before you see them. Imagine your dad telling you, "You’ll get a gift when I return from work." As a child, you believe without a shadow of a doubt that his promise will come true—why? Because your daddy said so. No matter what anyone else says, you hold onto that promise like a dog with a bone. But there's a catch: It’s a promise from someone you trust.
(In another post, I’ll share my experience on the intriguing topic of "Forgiving God." Don’t judge the title just yet!) 😊
The Human Condition
As humans, it's natural for us to believe only what we see with our physical eyes. For instance, if a friend says they have $1 million, I might ask to see some evidence—an alert, a receipt, anything! But faith flips that perspective on its head.
Understanding Faith
Faith means believing in something without needing to see it first. It’s a conviction based on a promise, knowing it is real—even if the evidence isn’t visible yet.
“Faith grasps the unrealities of hope and brings them into the realm of reality.” Faith calls forth things that are not as though they already exist. Like the child waiting for their gift—she truly believes it is hers because Daddy said so, and she knows that Daddy cannot lie.
What’s Next?
In upcoming posts, I will delve into several essential topics, including:
Do You Have Faith?
How to Grow Your Faith
Examples of Faith in Action
How to Receive by Faith
Hindrances to Faith from My Experience
These principles will teach you how to lay hold of God’s promises—lessons I learned from Scripture and my own life experiences.
Conclusion
Now, “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Stay tuned for the next installment, where we will explore more about strengthening and understanding your faith journey!
Call to Action
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Selah!
