26 July 2018

God's Word for Thursday, 7/26/18

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 KJV


The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. 
Hebrews 11:1 MSG

6 comments:

LindaG said...

They seem quite different. I like the original better this time.
Short and sweet, so to speak.

Thank you, Reverend.

Rev. Paul said...

Linda, I understand. Some pastors/teachers may use other ways to explain what "faith" is, as some parishioners struggle to grasp the concept. One way a previous pastor used was "it's the title deed to what you're believing for." That'll do as well as any. :)

Toirdhealbheach Beucail said...

I have this very quote in front of me as I type.

Rev. Paul said...

TB, it's a good one. One of the best, in fact, for teaching that there's a substance called now faith which is used to form the things we ask for, from the Lord.

Ed Bonderenka said...

I've always read that word substance as underpinning. sub-stance.
The thing I rest on.
I love that verse.

Rev. Paul said...

Exactly, Ed. :)