Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
(Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV))
What do you hope for?
Is it wealth or fame or power?
Is this where your faith lies?
Simple questions that may not have such simple answers.
Carefully consider the one universal hope that all of humanity has. That hope is for an eternal existence. Every religion has a variation on the human desire to continue after this physical existence ends. That is the biggest hope that every single person has.
We have a unique faith as the Body of Christ, for we have evidence of a salvation that is offered to us directly from God through His Son, Jesus. It is said that there is more historical evidence that Jesus existed and did all of the things recorded in the New Testament than there is for the existence of either you or I. If this is true, I propose the following:
We all have enough faith to believe that we exist. How can we deny the existence and documented accomplishments of someone who has more validation than we do? Perhaps it is because we have not seen with our own eyes. Are we like Thomas? Does Jesus have a reason to say to us what He said to Thomas.
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
(John 20:27 (NIV))
Does your faith require vision to make it solid? Do you have enough faith to believe even if you never see your hope in this lifetime?
What unseen things do you hope for?
Copyright 1998 – 2020 Dennis J. Smock
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