Evidence of Things Not Seen

Evidence Unseen

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

Faith is at the heart of our complex relationship with the Holy Trinity. The beginning of this spiritual Odyssey starts with a reconciliation with the God (Relationshiptheology.org). Our heartfelt belief in Jesus Christ and His resurrection, by the Grace of God, saves our souls. As a child of God, we are now set up for spiritual training. The Lord wants to grow our faith, test our faith, and build us up to be loving spiritual Warriors in The Kingdom of God.
Jas. 1:2-4. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let the patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
Eph. 4:12,13 for the equipping of the Saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

So how does God build our trust in Him? Why do true believers in Jesus Christ give their lives to the cause? I believe they recognize evidence and undeniable truth from things they can’t see. Things they know exist beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Answered Prayer

How many times have you been worried, concerned, or even panicked about finances, health issues, or protection for yourself or loved ones? Like a miracle it seems to always work out; usually not everything we want, or as quickly as we desire. Yet our critical needs are met, the concern or the crisis passes. Did we recognize the Lord‘s providence, His perfect solution? Did we make note of our prayer in a spiritual journal? Did we write down or record God’s saving mercies?
I personally was overwhelmed with proof when I started to record my requests and God’s answers to prayers. Even when I could not see any conceivable way it would work out, God proves to me all I need is faith.

Mk. 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

Perfect Advice

Have you ever prayed to the Lord for advice or the solution to a problem? Like a miracle, the exact Bible scripture, or a perfect solution appears out of nowhere. Was it self generated, divine inspiration, or a gift from God? (Awarenesstheology.org – Divine inspiration or providence?: Divine intervention)
We don’t often see any solution, nor do we recognize God’s perfect answers. Like a mysterious wind, the Holy Spirit whispers in our ear or deposits critical knowledge into our mind.

Jn. 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring you to the remembrance of all things I said to you.

Timing / 11:59

As the Lord builds up our faith, we mature in Christ and start to recognize critical timing. Have you noticed, that sometimes a solution, necessary resources, or a release from peril occurs right before 12:00. We don’t even see it coming sometimes. Like an extreme curveball, a bullet out of nowhere ! I have to remind myself, God is in control. I believe this is the invisible Hand of God, stretching our faith muscle. It’s almost as if the Lord is saying; “ what are you worried about? I’ve got this, oh ye of little faith.”
Ps. 91:3,4 Surely He will save you from the Fowlers snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Resources

The “ substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” I personally, have lost count of the hundreds of times I have needed resources; money, parts, skilled help, and answered prayer, or even critical motivation and like a miracle, it appears. Usually hoped for, typically unseen, always what I need and on time. The evidence is overwhelming. This is divine intervention;
( Awarenesstheology.org – blog examples ( personal and historical))
Neh. 9:21. For 40 years You sustained them in the wilderness; they lacked nothing, their clothes did not wear out nor did their feet become swollen.

Connections

Have you ever had a thought, dream, or prayer and knew without the right person or specific information it could never materialize? I often ask, “ God what are you up to? “ Like a thread, like a series of (open doors that no man can close), the seemingly impossible occurs. I meet the right person, and they have a friend, and they have a relative, and they met someone recently, and on and on. Suddenly that impossible dream could be real. Once you recognize all these small threads are joined together, like a perfect Symphony, your faith grows exponentially. The odds can be billions or trillions to one and usually are!
1 Cor. 12:11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

Trials

We all suffer temptation and trials. For the unbeliever, there are no guarantees. Things can turn out badly and often do. For the believer, facing the same doom, things always work out. Not necessarily on our own terms, or without chastisement, but in the end, always better or without loss. Personally my faith has grown. When I look back through life, I realize the Lord has always “had my back”. Sometimes it’s a learning lesson that has made my trust in Him even greater. Sometimes it’s a blessing beyond my perspective.
2 Cor. 4:17,18. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, it’s working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Expectations Exceeded

There are times when I hope for, or expect that the Lord will provide my basic need. Often I am blessed beyond any perceivable hope or foresight. The Lord showers me with provision and love. It is far greater than I could ever hope for, and typically includes additional gifts or resources well beyond my radar. As a fellow believer, I know this is happened to you. The Lord is deepening your faith and showing you His never ending love.

Jer. 29:11. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “ plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jas 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of the lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.