Hebrews 11:1 (NASB)
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Hebrews 12:1-2 (NASB)
1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

We were not eyewitnesses to the incarnation. I wonder sometimes what that might have been like. The apostles were with Jesus during His ministry and then after He ascended, they were given a visible anointing of the Holy Spirit. The apostles saw and were convicted. The author of Hebrews tells us that we are given a faith created by Jesus and this faith we now have is just as powerful as the faith of the witnesses that were with Jesus.

This good news transcends time, for throughout eternity it has always been God’s plan. We should marvel at the free gift of salvation through faith that God created. For without faith, we doubt or completely reject the very existence of God.

Faith reveals the beauty of the general revelation of His creation and opens our eyes to the special revelation of the Scriptures. Without faith we are lost. Even understanding the resurrection of Jesus is not enough without faith. With faith we can live for His glory and enjoy Him forever.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the assurance of Your promises – that we can be convicted of things which we cannot see. Thank You for the way you have revealed Yourself to us. It is a marvelous plan that brings us close to You in a way that is indescribable. I look forward each day as You sanctify us into your image. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God.