Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen.

LET’S TALK
Liam: “I don’t know… I just feel like if I try to pray over this test, it won’t make a difference.” Ava: “Why not? God’s Word says He’ll guide your steps. Faith isn’t guessing or hoping; it’s trusting His Word.” Liam: “But what if it doesn’t work?” Ava: “Then it was not faith, because faith ALWAYS WORKS.

Faith isn’t a leap in the dark as some people think, but a leap on the Word of God. Understanding this simple truth will position you rightly to live triumphantly every day and help you judge whether 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’d have led them to victory. They’re always hesitating over stuff like exams, school projects, or standing up for what’s right: “What if I fail the test?” “What if I try to help my dfriend and it doesn’t work out?” “What if I speak the Word and nothing changes?” That shouldn’t be you.

Faith is the confident assurance that, based on God’s Word, things favourably expected will come to pass. Faith doesn’t ask “what if?” Rather, faith knows. In other words, 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 there’ll definitely be a corresponding supply based on Philippians 4:19: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Hallelujah!

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 find yourself 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. Remember, in the eyes of natural men, the Word of God is “unreasonable”; it makes no sense. That’s because God’s Word isn’t meant for the head but for the human spirit. Learn to respond to God’s Word from your spirit, and your faith will always prevail.

Go Deeper
Hebrews 11:6

Prayer
Dear Lord, I refuse to reason out your Word and instructions in my mind; rather, I daily receive into my spirit, with faith and gladness, your engrafted Word, which is able to make a success out of me and put me over in life. As I put my faith to work and take my steps boldly in life, I thank you for causing me to triumph, excel, and make progress, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

ONE YEAR
2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1, Proverbs 20-21

TWO YEAR
Luke 21:20-28, 1 Samuel 26

ACT
Write down one instruction God has given you that you’ve not followed yet. Below it, write: “I take this leap today.” Then, take the first physical step required