All of us are people of faith, whether we want to believe it or not. We exercise faith all the time without thinking about it. We confidently sit on a chair believing in the craftsman who made it. When we drive down the highway, we trust in the other drivers to obey the laws. Almost every situation we face requires that we exercise faith. You may say that these situations are based upon knowledge rather than faith. But I say that this knowledge only serves to increase our faith that things will occur as we expect.
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and said, “Peace to you!” But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:36-38, ESV) Our response to troubles reveals our faith. Knowing Jesus and His promises better will increase our faith. Observing the power and love of God increases our knowledge of Him and therby increases our faith in what we can expect from Him. Knowing His promises spoken in His Word allays our fears and doubts.
Reluctant Retiree 