ANOTHER LOOK AT FAITH

Hebrews 11:1

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Let us use what the above text says faith is. To understand faith better, we will use the different translations. Beginning with the King James version, it says; Faith is (the) substance. What is a substance? It is defined as:

       “ the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists.”

       “ solid basis in reality or fact”

This means faith is the physical matter of things hoped for or gives a solid base to things hoped for. So the question is what do I have that is like physical matter to what I am hoping for, or gives a solid base to it? You do not need to look far: “ The Word (of God) is nigh thee, even in thy mouth…” (Romans 10:8). 

The word of God gives materiality to things hoped for. Faith is like stepping out on water, but after you have stepped out, that is when you realize, you are been sustained and you are not sinking.

“And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.”  (Matthew 14:23-29)

What held up Peter on the water? The word provided materiality to what he hoped for, to go to Jesus.

The word will hold you up too.

CONFESSION:  

I lay down and slept; I wakened again for the Lord sustained me. I am being sustained by the word.