There are a lot of things I can’t see, or use any of my senses to detect for that matter. For example, I can’t see oxygen. But I believe that it exists, floating around for me to breathe in to my lungs, keeping me alive somehow.

I believe this because I have a lot of faith in science. I read textbooks in school about oxygen in our atmosphere and about how our lungs absorb it.

I have never seen oxygen. But I am convinced it exists and does all that I have read about.

As another example, I can’t see George Washington. I’ve seen paintings of him and read all about his exploits during the founding of the United States. So, I believe that he existed. I believe because I have faith in the historians and record keepers who pored through writings, documents, and first-hand accounts.

I have never seen George Washington, but I am convinced that he existed and was America’s first president.

A third example involves my future. I cannot see tomorrow. And yet I believe that it will arrive exactly when my clock tells me it will.

I believe this because tomorrow has consistently arrived on time every day for my entire life. And I’ve never heard anyone mention a time when tomorrow did not arrive as expected. I plan for it, write appointments in my calendar, set alarms, and create to-do lists.

I cannot see tomorrow, but I am convinced that it exists and will arrive as it always has.

“Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” (Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭1,‬ ‭CSB‬‬)

I also have faith in God. I believe He exists and is the ultimate source of everything that exists. I believe He is good, beautiful, holy, true, and loving.

I can’t see God, but I have faith in His existence as much as oxygen, George Washington, and tomorrow. I feel Him, I see the evidence of Him in His creation, and I read about Him in the Bible’s historical writings and first-hand accounts. I have faith that He has done and will do everything He says He has done and will do.

I have never seen God, but I am convinced that He exists and is exactly who He says He is.

Dear God, thank you for my faith in you. Thank you for building up my faith over time by revealing yourself to me in small and large ways. Thank you for being faithful, generous, patient, and loving. I look forward to the day when I can see you face to face.