The Visibility Of Faith – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional July 23rd

(Active Faith Through The Word)

TO THE BIBLE: Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

LET’S TALK
A student named Esther faced academic struggles. Despite studying hard, she kept failing math. But Esther understood the power of faith. She began declaring, “I have the mind of Christ; I excel in all things!” (1 Corinthians 2:16).

Every morning, she confessed the Word and studied with confidence. Her classmates mocked her, but she stayed focused. Gradually, her understanding improved, and her grades began to rise and this happened because she had faith.

Faith can be “seen,” howbeit, not with the optical eyes; it’s seen in the spirit.

The definition of faith as read in Hebrews 11:1 is an explanation as God, by the Spirit, presents it to man. In the spirit, it’s not put in those words because faith is of the spirit and can be “seen” in the spirit.

Take for example in Mark chapter two when Jesus was in a house teaching and the Bible says the place became packed with people that there was no space left, not even near the door.

Attempting to press through that crowd were four men, carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. But due to the large crowd, they couldn’t get through the door to where Jesus was and so decided to go up to the roof, dug through it, and lowered the paralyzed man down on his mat, right in front of Jesus.

The Bible says, ” When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.” (Mark 2:5).

Jesus “saw” their faith; how? In their action! Paul had a similar experience in Lystra with a certain man who was crippled from birth and had never walked.

The Bible says, “This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked.” (Acts 14:9-10).

Faith is seen in your words, actions, and even your disposition. Faith is not passive or docile; you prove your faith by your actions. That’s why the Bible says, “Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” (James 2:17).

Faith isn’t a response of the brain or of the mind; it’s the response of your spirit to God’s Word. Hallelujah!

Go Deeper
John 14:16-17; John 14:26; John 16:8 AMPC

Speak:
Blessed Father, I anchor my faith firmly on your Word, regardless of the circumstances or reports around me. I see beyond the natural and perceive your will and purposes through the eyes of faith.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 27:27-44, Psalms 23-25
TWO YEAR
Ephesians 1:15-23, Isaiah 43

Act:
Practice seeing situations from the lens of God’s promises, refuse to be moved by physical evidence; hold on to the Word.