THE 28th OF JANUARY
FAITH: TRUSTING IN WHAT WE HOPE FOR BUT CANNOT YET SEE
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples, but Thomas was not present. Doubting the resurrection, Thomas later encountered Jesus, who said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).
Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “without faith, it is impossible to please God,” while 2 Corinthians 5:7 teaches that “we walk by faith, not by sight.”
In essence, a genuine relationship with God requires faith grounded in the revelation of the Holy Spirit rather than reliance on our physical senses. The spiritual realm is far more real than we often perceive. What we see with our eyes no longer requires faith, but to believe in the spiritual world, we need faith and the awakening of our spiritual senses. Without faith in Jesus, the truth of Scripture, and actions that align with this belief, salvation is not possible.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You, Jesus, for dying in my place. I understand that the wages of sin is death, but because You gave Your life for me, I can live. Father God, help me to live in a way that pleases You and keeps me in right standing with You. Please forgive my sins and help me grow stronger in faith. With all my heart, I thank You, Lord, for all You have done for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen