Now faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of
things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
Faith
isn't a leap in the dark as some people say, but a leap on the Word of
God. Understanding this simple truth will position you rightly to live
triumphantly everyday, and help you judge if you're actually
functioning in faith or not. Those who think faith is a mysterious leap
in the dark are always apprehensive and reluctant to take the step
that would have led them to victory. They're always asking the “what
if” questions: “What if I don't get the money?” “What if I lay hands on
the sick and he doesn't recover?” “What if I speak the Word and
nothing changes?” Such folks have unwittingly entered the realm of fear and unbelief. But faith is the confident assurance that based on God's Word; things favorably expected will surely come to pass. Faith doesn't ask “what if?” rather, faith knows! Faith knows that if hands are laid on the sick, they'll recover, since that’s what the Word says! Faith knows that if there's a need, then they'll definitely be a corresponding supply based on Philippians 4:19: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
If
you see faith as a leap into the unknown, you’ll always have many
reasons for not doing the things you ought to do. You'll always be
considering, reconsidering and hesitating. Faith depends on the word of
God as the basis and assurance for action.
Faith
hears and jumps, but fear hears the same thing and considers other
factors. As Smith Wigglesworth, a dear man of God once said, “Faith
jumps, but fear hesitates!” If you ever find yourself hesitating about
what the Lord says to do, trying to reason out God’s word in your mind,
know for sure that you need to get back into faith, for faith is a
leap on the Word.
Pastor Chris
