Why Have Faith????

Faith. We hear the word used often. When we go through storms, darkness, and trials people will quickly say, "Have Faith". They say this but they don't realize that in your storms, you sometimes question, "Why Have Faith". Yes, most of us have heard of all the miraculous and awesome things that God has done, but we probably have not witnessed it for ourselves. I am a living witness of second guessing "FAITH" when in darkness. Let's admit it. We are human, and all of think of giving up sometimes. While we may not dwell in it, it crosses our minds sometimes. Well, this blog post is particularly for those who are in the mist of their storms, and it seems that "FAITH" isn't getting them through. It is so common for us to just tell them to "KEEP THE FAITH", without realizing that the person is really trying. We must go further, and explain to them why they should keep the faith.

Hebrews 11:1 states, "Faith is the confidence that we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we can't see." This tells us that faith is us having confidence in what we hope for will happen. Having confidence means that we are certain. The scripture goes further and tells us that Faith gives us assurance about things that we can't see. This is very powerful and important because in the mist of a storm, we may be surrounded by darkness. In that darkness, we many not see the light. Just because no light is visible doesn't mean that it will not come to pass. Just because you don't see the solution or breakthrough doesn't mean that it will not come to pass. Faith is that vision. It gives you a sense of reassurance when you can't see the outcome or breakthrough.

Instead of just telling people have faith, we need to explain to them why they should have faith and what having faith does. Also, don't judge them when they have moments of weakness and it seems they don't have faith. All of us have questionable moments. It is okay to ask God for reassurance or a sign. It is okay to speak to him about your discomfort. God wants us to talk to him. Go to him and vent, just vent and move on. DO NOT SIT AND DWELL. Dwelling will interfere with your faith. It will cause you to doubt. It will push you to give up.

I encourage everyone who is going through something to have faith. Ask God to help you have faith. Ask him to send you signs when you don't see the vision. When your storm seems unbearable tell God, and he will send you some relief. Just do not give up. Remember, Faith is confidence. It is not worry or doubt. It is hope. It is assurance. It doesn't matter that you don't see it. It is still possible, and will happen. If you don't remember anything from this post, please remember that your faith can and will get you through your toughest battles.