But faith is about not knowing what is out there. Faith in God is trusting that He won't fail you even though you have no idea where He is taking you:
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" (emphasis added) (Hebrews 11:1).
Now we probably have all heard this verse at one point or another, most likely in the NIV translation. Both of these translations have something that needs to be emphasized: "the conviction of things NOT SEEN." We aren't always going to see where God is leading us, and for some of us, it's really difficult to remember that He is in control.
But we need to remember it. It's faith.
Abraham did it:
"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going" (emphasis added) (Hebrews 11:8).
Why can't we?
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfector of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews 12:1-2).
He gave us the Holy Spirit to be with us, to teach us faith:
"When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance" (Acts 2:1-4).
Have faith, friends! God is good. Do not be afraid to take a leap because He is holding your heart.
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