And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. - Hebrews 11:6

The author of Hebrews says that there is one ingredient that is absolutely necessary to please God: Faith.

Without faith Mary would have said to the angel that it is impossible for a virgin to give birth to the Son of God. Instead, in faith she said, “How can this be?”

Without faith Joseph would have divorced his seemingly unfaithful bride. But because of faith he listened to the angel and raised Jesus as his own son. Without faith, he would have kept his family in their home in Nazareth. Because of faith he listened to God and hid the growing Jesus in Egypt.

Without faith the Wise Men from the east would have sent a message to Jerusalem looking for confirmation of what they thought might be happening. But because of faith, they packed up food, supplies, and servants and travelled for months to a land they probably had never known to see a king. Because of faith, they brought all they could and laid it at a baby’s feet.

God says everyone who seeks Him will find Him. But we must have faith in order to start the search. Faith makes all the difference. It is only through faith that we can seek God.

Today’s Prayer
Lord, I have faith; help me in my unfaithfulness. I want to seek You out and see You completely. Increase my faith so I can have an increased vision of who and what You are. Amen.