Faith

Faith seems to be a recurring theme in my life lately. Numerous sermons, comments, and discussions concerning this topic. So.....what is faith? The dictionary defines it as believing without proof. Having full confidence in something. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.

Faith is a word thrown around the Christian community often. Faith is essential. We are unable to see God, touch God, or hear God. We have to DECIDE we believe. Simple as that.

Hebrews 11:1  Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.
2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.
3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.
4 It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain did. Abel’s offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith.5 It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying—“he disappeared, because God took him.”t For before he was taken up, he was known as a person who pleased God.
6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

The rest of the chapter continues on in this same manner. 

Life is HARD. There have been times, when life has tempted me to doubt. When circumstances, or the things I feel, seem to contradict the Word. When life gets confusing, where is your rock? I find such reassurance, having put my faith in Christ, KNOWING how my story ends. I will be in Heaven, praising Him for eternity. I may not have a clue what is going to happen in this life. Let me tell ya, very few of MY plans have worked out. I know that God loves me, that He will use whatever is thrown at me, if I let Him, to bring others to Him. For my future, I know He will be with me. If you chose to believe in Christ and follow Him, He will be there for you too. No matter what.