“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not
seen.” (Hebrews 11:1, KJV) I have heard non-believers say they have no
faith and don’t understand why I have faith. My answers are simple.
First, everyone has faith. When you get in your car, you don’t give it a
full inspection, you just get in. When you board a plane, you just sit
down. You don’t go to the cockpit to make sure there is a pilot. You hear
a voice that tells you there is someone flying the plane and you just ride
to your desired destination. You have faith that someone is flying, and
the pilot has faith that those in the control tower will help guide them to
a safe landing.
Second, I have experienced God’s help. When I was so ill that I could no
longer care for myself, God was there to give strength. Then when I
decided to pursue my calling, He healed me. There is no explanation for
someone that was mostly incapacitated to suddenly become well and
free from years of extreme pain. That was God.
You don’t have to totally understand how faith works to have it. If you
ever believed that something could happen without seeing any proof
that would draw you to that conclusion, then you have experienced
faith. If you have ever completely trusted in anything, then you have
experienced faith. As the scripture reads, “...it is the evidence of things
not seen.” As Christians, we believe that God is real. We have not seen
Him, but we believe He exists. Just as a child believes that his parents
will take care of his needs, we believe that God will take care of ours.
Just like the pilot who has faith in those who work in the control tower,
we as Christians have faith in the works of God. Our evidence is in the
Word, personal relationships, and personal experiences. Once you have
your own encounter with God’s help, the question of faith will never be
a question again.
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