I started a devotion today and as it says in Hebrews 11:1, 'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.'

Honestly, I’ve read this verse several times because at first, I didn’t understand it. But according to this, faith is the foundation of every Christian. You don’t need to see the Lord to have faith because believing in Him gives hope to every person that despite what they are experiencing, whether hardship or comfort, the Lord is there, that He is real, and that’s the faith that is held by those who truly believe in Him. The kind where, even though it hasn't happened yet, you still believe and trust that God will allow it to come to pass if it is His will? 

Credit: Bible Art

You know, nowadays, most people want to see proof before they believe. I cannot blame them, as there are indeed many deceivers around. However, know this: the Lord will never deceive us. It is true that we cannot see Him, yet we can feel in our hearts a warmth that reassures us we are not alone. It's because we are with Him.  

Last Sunday, Pastor's sermon was also about faith. The kind of faith that can move mountains. When you think about it, it seems exaggerated, almost impossible, like, how can a mountain be moved? But you know, if this is how we think, maybe we should ask ourselves what our faith is, because why do you think it’s impossible if you truly have faith? You'll only think it’s impossible if you don’t really believe. If your faith is shallow. Faith, honestly, is really deep... It’s hard to explain because you understand it better when you actually feel it, when the Lord touches your heart so you can know Him and trust Him.

I used to think, before I became a Christian, that I was close to the Lord and that I had faith. Because even though my understanding of Him was not correct, I felt that it was okay since I was prayerful. I talked to Him, often cried to Him. I thought I knew Him even without learning about Him. I did not read the Bible, nor did I worship. I only communicated with Him. I thought that was enough. I knew that He is the supreme being and the Creator of all, that even though I could not see Him, He was with me. I was wrong. What I thought was a big mistake.

It turns out all of that was meaningless because how can I claim to have faith and love Him if I do not even acknowledge Him, if I do not build a relationship with Him? It feels as if I deceived myself for half of my life, as if it all amounted to nothing because I did not truly glorify Him back then, as my way was wrong. It is truly sad but heartwarming because, despite this, despite my flawed faith and inadequate knowledge of Him, He sustained my life. I am so blessed because He awakened me from my long slumber.

I'm not saying this because my faith is perfect, but I'm saying it because every day the Lord helps me build my relationship with Him. There are times when I feel like my faith is weak, but every day He shows me things that strengthen my belief and trust that He will never abandon me, and that's what faith is. No matter the trials, He won't leave me. Hardships and pain are really part of life, but what matters is that He is in my heart. Yes, I cannot see Him, I cannot touch Him, but I know He is here with me because I feel His love.

My ultimate goal is for my faith to move mountains. I believe that faith can achieve that, and I pray for that strong faith. Even when what’s in front of me seems impossible, I know the Lord can move it. I am so excited for an even more beautiful and strong relationship with the Lord, and I pray not only for myself and for my husband but also for our loved ones in life. So before I end this blog, I want to ask you, how is your faith? What kind of faith do you have? Let us continue to know the Lord so that our faith in Him grows more beautiful, stronger and bettter each day.