"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Not only do I love this verse, I love the whole chapter and the examples of faith that came before them. I love how Elder Andersen explains it too.
"Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is not something ethereal, floating loosely in the air. Faith does not fall upon us by chance or stay with us by birthright. It is, as the scriptures say, “substance … , the evidence of things not seen. Faith emits a spiritual light, and that light is discernible. Faith in Jesus Christ is a gift from heaven that comes as we choose to believe and as we seek it and hold on to it. Your faith is either growing stronger or becoming weaker. Faith is a principle of power, important not only in this life but also in our progression beyond the veil. By the grace of Christ, we will one day be saved through faith on His name. The future of your faith is not by chance, but by choice."
(Neil L. Andersen, "Faith is Not by Chance, but by Choice", Oct 2015 General Conference)
As I pondered on faith, I thought of how having to live by faith is a perfect test for all of us. For either you have faith or you don't. For even when evidence is given as signs to people they don't always believe what they have seen or loose their belief over time. Faith when spiritually enlightened has staying power if we hold onto it.
Day 1717
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