What exactly is faith? Is it blind optimism? Positive thinking? A hopeful wish? Hebrews 11:1-3 gives us the most definitive answer in all of Scripture: faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. It’s not a feeling; it’s a firm confidence in God’s character and His promises. By faith, we understand that the universe was formed by God’s command – that what is seen was made from what is invisible. Faith is the lens through which we see reality correctly. It’s how the elders of old received their commendation, and it’s how you can live with certainty in a world that offers none. Faith isn’t about having all the answers, It’s about trusting the One who does.
