Explore the concept of faith, its importance in our lives, and how it is a trust in God even when the path ahead is unclear.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the profound yet simple essence of faith. We're going to explore what faith is, how it's proven, and the incredible power it holds in our lives. 'Cause let's be honest, sometimes we all need a little reminder about the basics, right?
As Philip Yancey once wrote, "Faith means believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse." Isn't that so true? Faith doesn't come with all the answers upfront. It's trusting God even when the path ahead seems unclear.
Now let's open our Bibles to Hebrews 11:1-6
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
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