The Evidence
Hebrews 11:1
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
Faith is often described as the evidence of things not seen. In Hebrews 11:1, we are reminded that faith isn’t simply believing in things that are visible, but trusting in the promises of God—even when we can’t see them with our eyes. It’s the conviction that God is working in our lives, even when circumstances may suggest otherwise.
The world around us often encourages us to believe only in what we can see or touch. It’s natural to seek physical proof, but the reality of faith is that it is built on trusting in the unseen. Just as Jesus’ resurrection was something that could not be fully understood or seen by the disciples at first, yet it was real, so too is our faith. We may not always see the answers or outcomes right away, but our confidence lies in God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
There’s another example from science that helps us understand this kind of faith. When scientists study distant stars, galaxies, or even subatomic particles, they rely on evidence that can’t be seen directly. They measure light, gravitational waves, or the effects of particles to understand things beyond their immediate reach. Just because something can’t be physically observed doesn’t mean it isn’t real—it simply means we need to trust the evidence we have, even if it isn’t visible to the naked eye.
In the same way, we walk by faith, not by sight. We trust that God is at work in our lives, even when we can’t see it. The fruit of the Spirit, the peace that passes understanding, and the transformation in our hearts are all evidence of God’s presence in our lives—though often unseen by others, they are real to us because of our faith.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of faith. Help us to trust in Your promises even when we cannot see the outcome with our eyes. Give us confidence in what we hope for and assurance of what we do not see. May our faith be the evidence of Your work in our lives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
Faith is often described as the evidence of things not seen. In Hebrews 11:1, we are reminded that faith isn’t simply believing in things that are visible, but trusting in the promises of God—even when we can’t see them with our eyes. It’s the conviction that God is working in our lives, even when circumstances may suggest otherwise.
The world around us often encourages us to believe only in what we can see or touch. It’s natural to seek physical proof, but the reality of faith is that it is built on trusting in the unseen. Just as Jesus’ resurrection was something that could not be fully understood or seen by the disciples at first, yet it was real, so too is our faith. We may not always see the answers or outcomes right away, but our confidence lies in God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
There’s another example from science that helps us understand this kind of faith. When scientists study distant stars, galaxies, or even subatomic particles, they rely on evidence that can’t be seen directly. They measure light, gravitational waves, or the effects of particles to understand things beyond their immediate reach. Just because something can’t be physically observed doesn’t mean it isn’t real—it simply means we need to trust the evidence we have, even if it isn’t visible to the naked eye.
In the same way, we walk by faith, not by sight. We trust that God is at work in our lives, even when we can’t see it. The fruit of the Spirit, the peace that passes understanding, and the transformation in our hearts are all evidence of God’s presence in our lives—though often unseen by others, they are real to us because of our faith.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of faith. Help us to trust in Your promises even when we cannot see the outcome with our eyes. Give us confidence in what we hope for and assurance of what we do not see. May our faith be the evidence of Your work in our lives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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