| Now faith is confidence in what we hope for … |
| —from Hebrews 11:1 |
The word “faith” gets tossed around quite a bit in our current culture.
“I have faith that every time I turn the key in my vehicle it will start—particularly because I always take good care of it.”
“I have faith in taking this test because I have studied very diligently.”
“I have faith that, when I reach into my wallet, I will have enough money to pay for lunch.”
“I have faith that next time my political party will win the election.”
Or, “I have faith that in the next election my political party will retain control of the government.”
These simple statements may all represent one idea of what the word “faith” means. But, for followers of Jesus, the word “faith” has a very special significance. The writer of the Book of Hebrews well understood the importance of this key word. Notice what he writes in Hebrews 11:1:
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
As we begin a new day, let’s remember that our faith is based on the reality of Christ’s presence within us by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. That same Holy Spirit gives testimony that we are the children of God. The Apostle Paul stated in Romans 8:16:
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Yes! God has chosen us to belong to Himself. Our faith has that solid foundation.
