By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrews 11:3 NIV
Yesterday we looked at the definition to faith as found in the Bible. Today, we expand upon that definition with an illustration of faith from God's Word. In verse 1 and 2, we learn that faith is believing in God, even when we can't see Him. In verse 3, the author of Hebrews gives us an example.
Think about it for a moment. Who made the grass in your yard (if in fact you have grass this time of year)? Who hung the stars in place? Who formed the mountains, put water in the ocean, decided to give a zebra stripes? Who constructed the trees of the forest and who makes rain drops appear?
I hope your answer to all of the preceeding questions is God the Creator. I hope you believe that God is the One who, just as Genesis 1 says, made all living things. If you don't believe in creation, you will have a very hard time believing the rest of the faith chapter found in Hebrews 11. If God couldn't speak life into existence, could He really part the Red Sea? If He couldn't breathe His life into you and me, could He really provide the manna and quail for the children of Israel?
You and I weren't there at the creation. We don't have a picture of the animals appearing out of what seemed to be no where. Most of us probably couldn't even win a court trial proving God as the Creator. But, we believe it, because God said it was so! We believe it because the Bible tells us it is true. We believe it because the choice we have made in our life is to believe Him, even when it doesn't make sense to a natural world.
Faith is believing God, even when you can't see God. Just like we believe in His creation.
That is Faith!
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I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
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