By Faith

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Many times in our life, our choices and decisions are based on logical computations, calculations and planning. We look at all the angles, check the historical data and make calculated projections before moving on with a business or an investment. It gives us a sense of security. It gives objective to the task at hand. It is the most normal and/or logical thing to do to succeed.

Now, Faith gives a different dimension on how we do things. It is not calculated or logical.

It is by faith that one gives more of himself. It is blind, no projection of the future and no historical data. It is by faith that we learn to fall deeply for God. It is by faith that we become extra-ordinary and somewhat crazy.

Faith is like love. When we fall in love, we do crazy and illogical things, we become extra-ordinary. It is by faith that we are called to follow Jesus and his ways.

Jesus, many times gave emphasis on faith. Remember that wedding, where Mary, Jesus’ mother told him that there was no more wine (John2:1-11), and the Centurion who came to Jesus (Luke 7:1-10) and when Jesus appeared to Thomas (John 20:24-29).

It is by faith that we become fully dependent to the Lord our God. It is by faith where we can become stronger. It is by faith that we can go beyond the material things. It is by faith that we can become extra-ordinary. By faith we are rewarded.