Faith would be foolish if what we hope for does not have basis in reality, but God offers us all the reality we need
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
What an unbelievable statement! Who in this modern world of rational thinking would dare to stand in any public forum and spout such childish nonsense. Isn’t it only a child who actually believes that a parent will fulfill an impracticable but hoped-for Christmas or birthday wish? Only children, after all, believe that a wonderful, imagined gift will become reality? Who else would trust an adult, even a wise and loving adult, to this extent?
Maybe that’s one reason why Jesus said, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Faith would be foolish if what we hope for does not have basis in reality, but God offers us all the reality we need, all the truth necessary to make an intelligent decision to follow Him. The very character of God cries out for such trust and, in addition, He sent His Son Jesus to display that character in the flesh and to provide the way to God.
Millions of people through the ages have risked all to believe that God is love and can be trusted. The Bible says, “This is what the ancients were commended for.” It does take faith to believe God and His Word, but we have the promise of Jesus, “whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”
Question: Are you willing to step out in faith and take God at His Word?
By Marilyn Ehle
Used by Permission
Further Reading
• Forgiveness – Yourself and Others
• Fully Surrender to the Lord
• Salvation Explained
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