Trying to pass the time while Dad was away, we headed to a local area attraction. Who can pass up the awesome wonder of a huge waterfall?! Though there was a bit of fog at our home when we left, we were filled with hope. Less than 10 miles away from our destination, the fog broke and perfectly clear blue skies were revealed. But lo, waterfalls love fog and couldn't let it go.
So as we stood there, looking at this white wall, I assured the kids that there truly was a waterfall out there....I saw it when I was a kid! There were signs that assured them I was telling the truth. The sound was unmistakable, the ground rumbled, and the spray kissed our faces (either that or it was just the fog).
Isn't that just how our relationship is with God sometimes? Our faith tells us that He's there, but we don't feel like it. But that's why it's faith. That's why we get to know Him through His word. It's the foundation that we stand on. So just as I didn't panic when I couldn't see the waterfall because I'd seen it before and the evidence was there, so it is with God. I've seen Him before and the evidence is still there.
Then time will pass and we'll see His handi-work again, proving what our faith already knew. Now, I can't wait to go back to show the kids that glorious sight!
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1
This is so true.
ReplyDeleteI love how things in nature do declare the attributes and glory of God.
There is truth to your piece, but I really don't care for the heading of "Blind" Faith. Faith is anything but blind....we see God in so many (in fact all) things around us! Flowers, trees, waterfalls (which you can hear), the sky, birds, bees, snow, etc. I guess I just prefer FAITH!
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