Faith and Sight: Trusting the Unseen

This exploration of Hebrews 11:1-3 invites us into a profound understanding of what biblical faith truly means. We're challenged to move beyond our cultural understanding of faith as wishful thinking or positive vibes, and instead embrace faith as treating God's promises as solid reality. The message centers on a powerful truth: faith is less about the road we're taking and more about trusting the Driver who's taking us there. When we face circumstances that feel like we've taken a wrong turn, when suffering persists without visible purpose, when prayers seem to go unanswered, we're called to remember that God is not only our destination but also the One who built every road leading us there. The distinction between hope as our destination and faith as our confidence in the journey transforms how we view our current struggles. We're reminded that the saints of old didn't have moral perfection or pain-free lives; their greatness was their dependence on God when they couldn't see the way forward. This isn't a call to become heroes of faith through our own strength, but rather to adopt an open-handed posture that says, 'Lord, I'm not enough, but You are.' As we begin a new year with its uncertainties, we're encouraged to draw near to the God who has already demonstrated His trustworthiness through Jesus Christ, trusting that He will carry us home.