Faith!

Faith!

Hebrews 11:1 AMPC

[1] NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].

We read of the definition of faith here, and it is clear it is not in line with what our rational, human minds can fathom. We have always been taught that evidence is critical to reality. You do not call a witness to speak on an issue that s/he has not personally encountered. You do not call someone to come and testify about an incident that was related to him or her by someone who also only heard it from another person. That is why we say hearsay evidence is not admissible in court. We also know that the spiritual controls the physical. Before the physical is manifested, someone would have visualised it and then would take steps to bring it into reality. We also speak about the importance of vision, because it is what drives pursuits and priorities. How do you see? What do you see? Am I sticking to what is familiar and tangible, because of its familiarity, or am I able to see with the eye of the Spirit into all that God intends? 

Title deed is a 'legal deed or document constituting evidence of a right, especially to ownership of property.' How can you refer to title deeds for something you do not yet have in your hands physically, unless you live by faith? How can you convince the world you are not mad if you lay claim to something the world cannot physically see or touch? How can you convince the world you are sure of who you are and what you have, unless your life is a living, breathing evidence of the validity and authenticity of that which you see? The world will define the physical property, and then give you a title deed to cover that particular property. In the same way, God defines all that I need for life and Godliness, and he provides the title deeds to all these. As it is a lifelong learning process, I do not lay hold of all I need at the same time, but the need is met as soon as the time for its usage is due. 

It is hard to argue conviction with a person who does not share the same foundation as you. You speak from a place of personal conviction, because you know the God who has promised, and you know He is good for his Word. The physical senses can deceive you, because what you think is tangible and reliable may not be what you think it is. Abraham was promised seed as many as the sand on the seashore, yet he only had one son according to the promise. However, Abraham saw beyond what his physical eyes and ears  could perceive, and today, billions all over the world can attach to the faith of Abraham and lay hold of all that God promises. Do not let your physical senses tell you what to hold on to; let the Word of God inspire your faith to hold on to that which men call impossible. If God says it, it does not matter how many people come together to oppose it. If God has not said it, it also does not matter how many people gather together to support it. What are you holding on to? Make sure it is that which God backs up. You will not be disappointed. God's time of favour is here.