A Lesson from a Little Girl
My heart felt heavy as I boarded the Airbus 335B, filled with worry about my sick mother. Outside, the weather was getting worse. I noticed a little girl holding her teddy bear tightly, and I wished I could go back to the carefree days of childhood. As the plane took off, turbulence shook the cabin, and people panicked. But the little girl stayed calm, and I admired her courage. I wondered if I would have been that brave at her age.
When things settled down, I asked her, “Are you traveling alone? Weren’t you scared?” Her response surprised me: “Uncle, my dad is the pilot of this plane. There’s nothing to be afraid of!” Her strong trust in her father made me think about my faith. Just as she trusted her father to navigate the storm, we, too, can trust God to guide us through life’s challenges. This reminds me of the story of Abraham, often called the “father of faith.”
Abraham: The Father of Faith
A great example of faith is Abraham in the Bible. He’s often called the “father of faith” because he trusted God, even when things seemed impossible. God promised Abraham he would be the father of many nations, even though he and his wife, Sarah, were old and had no children. Despite how impossible it seemed, Abraham believed in God’s promise. Faith means trusting God, even when the situation looks hopeless.
Later, God tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Even though this request seemed hard to understand, Abraham obeyed, trusting that God had a plan. In the end, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead of Isaac, and He fulfilled His promise to make Abraham the father of many nations. This shows that faith in God is never wasted—He always keeps His promises, even when we don’t see how.
Jesus: The Foundation of Our Faith
But where does faith in God begin? It starts with Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross for our sins. By believing in Him, we can have a personal relationship with God and trust Him for our salvation. Jesus rose from the dead, and because of that, we have the hope of eternal life. The empty tomb is a sign that He will return one day to bring us to be with Him.
Faith in Christ isn’t just about salvation—it’s a way of life. As Christians, we trust that Christ is guiding us through every challenge, and nothing happens without His knowledge. For instance, consider the story of Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms and legs. Despite his physical challenges, Nick has inspired millions by trusting in God’s plan for his life. His faith has enabled him to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilling life. 
Living by Faith Every Day
Living by faith every day takes effort. It involves regularly reading the Bible and reflecting on God’s promises. Prayer is also important—it helps us stay close to God. Being around other Christians who encourage us in our faith is helpful, too. And most importantly, faith means trusting and obeying God, even when it makes little sense.
If you don’t know Christ yet, you can also experience this kind of faith by trusting in Him. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and invite Him into your life to save you.
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10 Bible verses about faith or faith in Christ:
- Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
- Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
- Romans 10:17 (NIV) “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
- Galatians 2:20 (NIV) “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
- James 2:17 (NIV) “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
- Mark 11:22-24 (NIV) “‘Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered. ‘Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, “Go, throw yourself into the sea,” and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.’”
- John 3:16 (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
- 1 Peter 1:8-9 (NIV) “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
- Romans 1:17 (NIV) “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”
These verses encapsulate the essence of faith in the Christian life and highlight its significance in the relationship between the believer and Christ.
Conclusion
To conclude, faith in God, like the trust a child has in their parent, is about believing in His guidance even when life seems uncertain or difficult. Remember the little girl’s trust in her father, Abraham’s unwavering faith, and the foundation of our faith in Jesus Christ. By living a life of faith, we can navigate life’s storms with confidence, knowing that God is always with us.