Faith Gives Substance
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.
Hebrews 11:1
Those who put their faith in parents, education, money, psychiatrists or their earthly possessions eventually end up depressed. Things such as drugs, sex, food or shopping are used to try to fill the void that only God can fill.
Webster’s Dictionary defines faith as belief and trust in and loyalty to God; belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion; firm belief in something for which there is no proof. The King James Version tells us, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)
Let’s dissect this definition for clarity. Faith is the substance (something tangible) of things hoped for (things we want and pray for), the evidence (the reality) of things not seen (by the natural eye). Faith gives substance to your hopes, dreams, and heartfelt desires that cannot be seen or understood with the natural mind’s eye. For encouragement and the development of your faith, memorize what Jesus clearly said in Mark 11:23-24.
Faith, in the truest sense, is putting your complete trust in the Lord. With any issue you are facing, trust the Lord for the outcome. Put it in His hands, then let go! The reason we don’t see the results we prayed for is that, most the time, we do not let the problem go. We pray as if we are laying the problem in the Lord’s hands. We say “Amen,” which means “so be it.” Then we try to figure out how we will to fix the problem by ourselves.
There is no faith involved if you are controlling the outcome. Turning your situation over, means just that. Do not take it back! Your faith and relationship with Jesus will go to a new level when you understand this principle.
Then touched He their eyes, saying, according to your faith be it unto you.
Matthew 9:29
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for faithfully increasing my faith. I ask for wisdom to truly turn my situation over to You. Give me peace to not wrestle it back from You. Give me peace to not be in control. In Jesus’ Name, amen.