Faith Is

Faith is…..• The dictionary definition of

faith is, “the theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.” For a Christian, this definition is not just words on a page it is a way of life. Faith is acceptance of what we cannot see but feel deep within our hearts. Faith is a belief that one-day we will stand before our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

How to find Faith• Finding faith in God is one

of the strongest desires for many people. They want to believe in God, but don't want their belief to be based on blind faith. If God is real, they sometimes wonder, why is it difficult to have faith in God? This article is written to help you find greater faith - to help you increase your faith in God.

• The book of Hebrews says that "without faith it is impossible to please [God], for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6, NKJV).

• This strikes many people as a Catch-22, however. Many wonder how they believe in God if He doesn't reveal Himself to them? And, if they don't believe in God or if they are tormented by doubts, He apparently will not hear them or respond to them. How can we solve this dilemma?

Faith Is Trust

• When you go to the bank to deposit or cash a check that someone has written you, you are taking a step of faith. You may not think of it that way, but it's true. Chances are that you have no guarantee there are funds to back up that check, and yet you are presenting it to your bank on faith that you will get money from that check.

TRUST!!! • An even better example...do

you like to skydive? If so, you understand faith. You put on the parachute and jump out of the airplane. Even though you probably packed that parachute and even though it was likely double- and triple-checked, you still have no guarantee that the parachute will open. You are making a decision to TRUST that the chute will open - a decision backed up by your jumping out of the airplane!