Spiritual inspiration

For as long as I can remember, I was taught that faith was, “The assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). Perhaps a better translation might be, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not seen.” But what does that really mean? I think Philip Yancey said it best when he said, “Faith means believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” Faith believes what others do not believe. Faith sees what others do not see. Faith does what others do not do. Friends, faith is an important aspect in the lives of Christians.