Tuesday; July 23
“Faith” is an interesting word that can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Some define faith as a trust in cause while others use the word to define their standards of belief. Still one more definition of faith in Christianity is a belief in the presence and power of God. It is accepting that God is who He claims to be in the Bible. I think a lot of our issues within Christianity could be resolved if we just took the time to define what we mean when we use the word “faith”. At the heart of a Christian’s understanding is a belief in the existence of God. When we have faith in Him, we acknowledge His presence. The other day, as I was thinking about faith I was reminded of what David wrote, “Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” (Psalm 90:1-2). As I reflected on this passage, I was drawn to the most basic definition of faith –