One of our most popular songs is “Faith”. This song speaks about how God knows all, and He can do anything, even the impossible!
At times, it is hard to look at life through the eyes of Faith. However, let’s consider a child. Children have faith in those who care for them. They automaticly believe they will be cared for. If you were to ask most children, “Will your mother feed you dinner tonight?” The child may stare blankly at you, or they may laugh. They’d probably respond by saying, “Yes”. Of course they would! Most parents wouldn’t think twice about feeding their children, and most children wouldn’t think twice about the possibility that their meal will not be there.
In the same way, we should have that kind of Faith in Christ.
What is faith anyways? “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)
As I continue to read Hebrews Chapter 11, I am struck with awe of how faithful many in the Bible were.
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” (Hebrews 11:3)
Wow, could you imagine trying in your own human strength to make something out of things you did not have? This is one example of how God is all-powerful.
If we read verses 5 and 6, they say: “By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
This passage of Scripture points out that there is much more to faith than just saying “I believe”. You Must Earnestly seek God. We can earnestly seek him through prayer and the study of His word.
Just as with those commended for their faith in Hebrews 11, we may not always see the things we ask for come to pass. But, take one more look at the meaning of faith in verse 1: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” This verse never states that we should only have faith for those things that we know we will see come to pass. We must have the faith of a child. We also must have the faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the many others in the Bible who did not see their promises come to pass.
There are many things I could say on the subject of faith. If you would like for me to expand on this topic, feel free to say as such!
In the meantime, I encourage you to have true, honest faith in Christ!
If someone was to ask you, “Will God do what you ask him to?” What will your response be? Will you be able to honestly say like the child who is asked about their dinner provisions, “Yes!”?
If you don’t feel you are strong enough to respond with a child-like faith, please feel free to ask us to pray for you. Whatever your need is, God cares about it and so do we!
