Finding Faith

A lot of people talk about faith, we have all been taught that having faith is important. But faith is not so much about believing, trusting, thinking. Faith is not a thing, to hold, or obtain, or understand. Faith is a fiery determination that despite all odds continues to see impossibility as possible. You do not “choose” to have faith, because a choice is based on an evaluation of evidence, Faith is the perfect paradox. Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Faith is the “substance” the “evidence” The simplicity of faith is that it literally brings into existence things that are otherwise impossible.

I envision a pond, several feet deep, you and I walk up to it… and I tell you that there are rocks just below the surface that you can step on, even though you cannot see them. they are special rocks that always know exactly where you step and will support you perfectly and never allow you to slip.

If you trust me… you will step out to find one confirm your footing and take a step.

That is not faith…

Faith is simply taking the step from land to water with every expectation that it is as sure as dry ground.

Faith is taking a flying leap onto the surface and running across the pond to experience the exhilaration of walking on water

So take your step, lose your fear, and trust what you know. There IS something there to hold you up.