Faith, to be a thing, must be invested in… it must be built, it must be nurtured, it must be tried, and it must be fed. File this one under advice or experience… and if I want to make it a sermon, add in Hebrews 11:1. I’ve kept the God talk to a minimum, but it is there if you know it.
I’ve said it before, if you aren’t in the habit of depending on faith for the little things, then when the big things hit, don’t plan on it helping you.
To be a thing… a functional, tangible, substantial thing, your faith, that utterly beautiful gift from God… it must be something you can use, something real. If you have not made it real in the calmer times, it may not be real when you need it.
Faith is a gift that is never found among those who think…
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