What does faith mean? Perhaps, it is simply believing in something greater than yourself. As I watch the Olympics currently going on in Rio, I am totally amazed. I believe these Athletes all go on faith to see the unseen. The scientist of this world may reason how creation came into existence but there is little doubt we are led by faith to understand the universe. There is not an engineer, doctor, scientist or athlete that made it to the peak of their career without understanding they could not have made it without help. Some may deny where the help came from but most all I suspect will admit the help came when they had faith. By faith, Abraham and Sarah went from their known land to a land full of uncertainty but they possessed faith to live and grow in a land full of promise. They died without receiving the full promises, but they saw the promises from a distance. Some of us are so blessed to have enough faith to begin to see the unseen in our life time. Read Hebrews 11:1 for a more precise authoritative meaning of faith but to me it is simply seeing not with your eyes but with your heart. Verse 2 says past elders were approved because they showed faith. Perhaps in this day of instant gratification, we may consider these words very carefully. Enjoy the reality of what our athletes in Rio hoped for with the proof of what they have accomplished. History is full of missed opportunities to fulfill a dream. It is a very pleasant feeling to see the power of faith being realized in those who refused to listen to the doubters. Go on faith to fulfill your realities in your future.
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