Anchored in the Unseen
04/28/2025
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
— Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Imagine standing on the edge of a vast ocean on a foggy morning. You can’t see beyond a few feet ahead, but you know, without a doubt, that the water stretches far beyond what your eyes can capture. That’s the essence of faith. It is confidence in what we hope for, and a steadfast assurance about realities we cannot yet perceive with our senses.
Hebrews 11 is often called the “Hall of Faith,” a roll call of ordinary people who did extraordinary things because they trusted God in the unseen. Noah built an ark when rain was an unheard of concept. Abraham set out for a land he had never seen. Sarah believed she would bear a child even when her body said otherwise. Their faith wasn’t based on what they could grasp; it was anchored in who they trusted.
In our modern world, we often want tangible proof before we move forward, a signed contract, a visible result, a guarantee. Yet, biblical faith calls us to a deeper trust, one that rests not on evidence we can touch, but on the faithful character of God.
Maybe you’re in a season where the path ahead seems clouded with uncertainty. Maybe your prayers feel unanswered, your dreams deferred, or your heart discouraged. Faith invites you to hold fast, not because you see the outcome, but because you know the One who holds the outcome.
There’s a story about a tightrope walker who stretched a cable across Niagara Falls. After walking across, he asked the crowd if they believed he could carry someone on his back across the falls. They all cheered, saying, “Yes!” But when he asked for a volunteer, the crowd grew silent. It’s one thing to believe; it’s another to trust your life to it. Real faith steps onto the rope, resting everything in God’s hands.
Here are a few things you can to to help with your personal journey.
Reflect
Write down an area of your life where you are struggling to “see” the outcome.
Pray: Ask God to strengthen your faith, to give you confidence in His promises even when you cannot see the path ahead.
Act: Take one small step today in obedience, trusting that God is with you even if you don’t yet see the result.
Live today with the boldness that comes from trusting what you cannot see. Speak words of faith, make decisions grounded in hope, and encourage someone else who may be walking through their own fog.
Father, thank You for being faithful even when we cannot see the road ahead. Strengthen our hearts to trust You with our hopes, our dreams, and even our fears. Help us to walk by faith and not by sight, anchored in Your love and promises. When doubt whispers in our ears, remind us of Your goodness. May we be counted among those who believe without seeing, and may our lives bring glory to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
— Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Imagine standing on the edge of a vast ocean on a foggy morning. You can’t see beyond a few feet ahead, but you know, without a doubt, that the water stretches far beyond what your eyes can capture. That’s the essence of faith. It is confidence in what we hope for, and a steadfast assurance about realities we cannot yet perceive with our senses.
Hebrews 11 is often called the “Hall of Faith,” a roll call of ordinary people who did extraordinary things because they trusted God in the unseen. Noah built an ark when rain was an unheard of concept. Abraham set out for a land he had never seen. Sarah believed she would bear a child even when her body said otherwise. Their faith wasn’t based on what they could grasp; it was anchored in who they trusted.
In our modern world, we often want tangible proof before we move forward, a signed contract, a visible result, a guarantee. Yet, biblical faith calls us to a deeper trust, one that rests not on evidence we can touch, but on the faithful character of God.
Maybe you’re in a season where the path ahead seems clouded with uncertainty. Maybe your prayers feel unanswered, your dreams deferred, or your heart discouraged. Faith invites you to hold fast, not because you see the outcome, but because you know the One who holds the outcome.
There’s a story about a tightrope walker who stretched a cable across Niagara Falls. After walking across, he asked the crowd if they believed he could carry someone on his back across the falls. They all cheered, saying, “Yes!” But when he asked for a volunteer, the crowd grew silent. It’s one thing to believe; it’s another to trust your life to it. Real faith steps onto the rope, resting everything in God’s hands.
Here are a few things you can to to help with your personal journey.
Reflect
Write down an area of your life where you are struggling to “see” the outcome.
Pray: Ask God to strengthen your faith, to give you confidence in His promises even when you cannot see the path ahead.
Act: Take one small step today in obedience, trusting that God is with you even if you don’t yet see the result.
Live today with the boldness that comes from trusting what you cannot see. Speak words of faith, make decisions grounded in hope, and encourage someone else who may be walking through their own fog.
Father, thank You for being faithful even when we cannot see the road ahead. Strengthen our hearts to trust You with our hopes, our dreams, and even our fears. Help us to walk by faith and not by sight, anchored in Your love and promises. When doubt whispers in our ears, remind us of Your goodness. May we be counted among those who believe without seeing, and may our lives bring glory to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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