Trusting in the Unseen
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." - Hebrews 11:1
In our relationship with God, trust is believing in God even when we can't see the intricate patterns He's weaving in our lives. Trust is the essence of our journey with Him.
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." This verse reminds us that our faith is not rooted in the tangible or the visible; rather, it thrives in the realm of the unseen and the hoped-for.
Throughout Scripture, we encounter individuals who exemplify this profound trust in the unseen. Abraham, for instance, was called to leave his homeland and journey to a place God would show him. He didn't have a map or visible landmarks; he simply trusted in God's promise.
When Jesus invited Peter to walk on water, Peter stepped out of the boat onto the stormy sea, defying the laws of nature. His trust in Jesus enabled him to walk on water, but when he took his eyes off the Lord and saw the wind and waves, he began to sink. His momentary lapse serves as a poignant reminder that trust is believing in God, even when we don't see the circumstances aligning with our expectations.
Our lives are full of unseen aspects. We can't see the future, the full extent of God's plan, or the intricate details of His purpose. Yet, He doesn't ask us to see it all. He only asks us to trust Him. Just as we trust the pilot to navigate a plane through turbulent skies even when we can't see the path, we trust God to guide us through the storms of life.
Our faith is not based on a comprehensive understanding of God's ways but on a deep conviction that He is faithful, loving, and sovereign. It's believing that His promises are true and that His character is unchanging, even when our circumstances seem uncertain.
As we walk this journey of faith, we will face moments of doubt and uncertainty, just like Peter on the water. Yet, our trust in the unseen, in the God who holds all things together, will sustain us. It's in those moments of trust when we cannot see that our faith is most profound, and our relationship with God grows stronger.
In our relationship with God, trust is believing in God even when we can't see the intricate patterns He's weaving in our lives. Trust is the essence of our journey with Him.
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." This verse reminds us that our faith is not rooted in the tangible or the visible; rather, it thrives in the realm of the unseen and the hoped-for.
Throughout Scripture, we encounter individuals who exemplify this profound trust in the unseen. Abraham, for instance, was called to leave his homeland and journey to a place God would show him. He didn't have a map or visible landmarks; he simply trusted in God's promise.
When Jesus invited Peter to walk on water, Peter stepped out of the boat onto the stormy sea, defying the laws of nature. His trust in Jesus enabled him to walk on water, but when he took his eyes off the Lord and saw the wind and waves, he began to sink. His momentary lapse serves as a poignant reminder that trust is believing in God, even when we don't see the circumstances aligning with our expectations.
Our lives are full of unseen aspects. We can't see the future, the full extent of God's plan, or the intricate details of His purpose. Yet, He doesn't ask us to see it all. He only asks us to trust Him. Just as we trust the pilot to navigate a plane through turbulent skies even when we can't see the path, we trust God to guide us through the storms of life.
Our faith is not based on a comprehensive understanding of God's ways but on a deep conviction that He is faithful, loving, and sovereign. It's believing that His promises are true and that His character is unchanging, even when our circumstances seem uncertain.
As we walk this journey of faith, we will face moments of doubt and uncertainty, just like Peter on the water. Yet, our trust in the unseen, in the God who holds all things together, will sustain us. It's in those moments of trust when we cannot see that our faith is most profound, and our relationship with God grows stronger.
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