FOR YOUR INSPIRATION
Just Do It
by Jennifer Workman
W
hat is faith? The Bible tells us
expressively that “faith is the
substance of things hoped and
the evidence of things not seen
(Hebrews 11:1, NIV).” For those of us that
aren’t familiar with bibl ical lingo or termi-
nology, we may ask the question, “What
does that mean?” In other words, it means
believing irrespective of seeing and respond-
ing accordingly.
For example, in I Samuel Chapter 14
during the early days of King Saul’s rule,
the Philistines controlled the western border
of Israel and the battle lines were drawn
at the pass of Micmash. Saul seemed to be
lackadaisical and inactive but Johnathan
wanted to be proactive and on the front line.
“Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost
on the other side (I Samuel 14:1, NIV).”
If Johnathan became too preoccupied
with his feelings and the outlook of the situ-
ation, he would have been faithless, fearful
and he would not have moved forward. But
faith requires moving past our fears and
moving into the unknown with assurance
and trusting that God is in full control
and will guide us on toward a victorious
outcome. “Perhaps the Lord will act in our
behalf (I Samuel 14:6, NIV).”
Johnathan had to do as the Nike
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