We have all been there, the times of darkness and despair when we can't help but feel that God is far away and unresponsive to our plight. We know it to be untrue and we can try to talk ourselves into believing that God is with us, but it's often not easy. In these times, it can be hard to understand what faith really is and how we can learn to trust in the Word of God even when everything is seemingly falling apart. But we must remember that faith isn't about feelings, it is about using our reason and intelligence to recognize the Truth and act in accordance with that Truth. Throughout history, many have chosen to live their life in faith, trusting that the word of God was true. From Noah building the Ark to Moses leading the people of Israel out of Egypt, it has been clear that believing in something that is greater than oneself brings strength and direction in life. For those of us living today, the same can be true. God isn’t a physical being and that can be hard to fathom, but we have faith in His ability to be there with us during difficult moments. As long as we allow faith to be the guiding light on our paths, God can be there to comfort us in the most trying times.
God promises that those who love Him and keep His commandments will have life and joy, and we should strive to have faith that that is true. We may not feel the effects of His Word and Presence in our lives immediately, but if we choose to live and act according to the Word of God then we can be sure that we will soon start to see the differences that it brings. As believers, it's important to remember that faith is not just something to feel but to also take an intelligent approach to live the word of God. Even if our faith is small and insignificant, we can choose to stand on His Word, knowing that He is greater than anything we can possibly understand or comprehend. We can trust in the faith that God has put in our hearts and use our reason and intelligence to discern what is truth and what isn’t, which is the only way we can ensure that our faith leads us to joy, peace, and a more meaningful life.
