Intellect Vs Faith

                Here is the dilemma: So many people are on the fence about Christianity because they think they have an intellectual issue with Christianity. Many people that I have talked to have said to me, "If I just see God, then I would be a hard core believer," or, "When the rapture happens, then I will be a hard core believer." These are all personal issues that they believe will solve their intellectual dilemma, which is not true. These are issues with faith, not intellect.

                Imagine this: A new born infant sees his parents and everyone around her walking. She grows up watching other people do it. Eventually, she finally decided to try it and falls flat on her face. Does she believe that walking is not for her? No. Does she believe that walking only works for some people? No. Does she believe that walking is just a crutch that those adults are using? No. She gets up and keeps trying until she can walk and, soon enough, run. She has faith that walking is something that she can, and will, do.

                When you sit down in a chair, that is an action of faith. You may be arguing with me already, but please hear me out. You had no idea if that chair was going to break or not when you went to sit in it; but you had faith that it would hold up like every other time. In fact, you would be surprised if it did not do it's purpose!

                God is the same way! We need to realize that He is that chair, dependable and sturdy, ready to be used at any time and all we have to do is sit down and let Him work. He is like walking. Just because we fall the first time doesn't mean God isn't there or God isn't helping. You have to keep getting up and God will help you go farther each time.

                The issue with people is not that they want more facts: they want more faith building examples; but here comes the issue. How can you build your faith off of me praising and worshiping the God that you don't truly believe in? You need to step out in faith and trust in God. Stop worrying about enough proof and evidence. When you step out in faith, God will come and prove Himself to you even louder than ever before, and over and over and over again. You just have to have faith.

                Hebrew 11:6, "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him."


                                                                                                                                         -D