What is Faith? Let’s Talk About It.
Faith is one of those words we hear all the time — in church, in conversation, even in moments when life feels uncertain. But what is faith, really? Is it just believing in something you can’t see? Is it trust? Hope? Confidence?
The truth is… faith is all of that and more. It’s deeply personal, yet universal. It’s what keeps us steady when everything else feels shaky.
The Bible gives us a simple but powerful definition:
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
Think about that for a second. Faith isn’t just blind belief — it’s substance. It’s real. It’s something solid we can hold onto, even when we don’t have all the answers or when the outcome isn’t clear.
I think of faith like an anchor. It holds you steady during the storm. It doesn’t stop the waves from crashing, but it keeps you from drifting away.
Jesus even talked about how small our faith can be, and yet still move mountains:
“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you.” — Matthew 17:20 (NIV)
That verse encourages me so much — because it means faith isn’t about having it all figured out or being perfect. It’s about having even a tiny bit of trust in a big God.
Faith also shows up in action. It’s believing enough to take the next step, even when you can’t see the whole staircase.
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)
And here’s the beautiful part: Faith is not something we have to muster up on our own. It’s a gift. It grows the more we trust, the more we see God’s hand in our lives, and the more we lean on Him when things get tough.
So if you’re wondering what faith looks like in real life, here it is:
• It looks like praying even when you feel uncertain.
• It looks like stepping out into new territory, trusting that God is with you.
• It looks like holding onto hope when circumstances tell you otherwise.
• It looks like being still and knowing that He is God. (Psalm 46:10)
Faith is not about having all the answers — it’s about trusting the One who does.
What does faith look like in your life right now? Is there an area where you need to trust God more, even if you can’t see the outcome?
Let’s talk about it. Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just take a quiet moment today to reflect on how you can strengthen your faith.