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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality--faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval. Those with true faith accept God's word, focusing on assurance about what we do not see, looking beyond the situation as it can be perceived by natural vision. What is the true object of faith?

Romans 5:1

The object is Christ and the reward is peace with God. Faith in Christ is the only pathway to perfect peace that passes all understanding.

Our faith is also the assurance of what we don't see—the Holy Spirit working in and through us. This confidence and assurance is supernatural because it comes from God. Faith gives us assurance by bringing us some of the substance of what we are hoping for. So faith isn't just believing. Believing in Jesus was and is exclusive. Jesus says in John 14:16, “I am the way,” l am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. This is the only way.

Paul taught this to the Romans when explaining that all may receive the gift of faith: Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). In other words, faith cometh by hearing the message that is the word, or gospel, of Christ. Faith is when we see things as "impossible" in our life. That is the moment that we have to trust in Him, rely on His word, search all the promises of God, and meditate on those promises until trust arises in our Heart. It is by faith that Christ dwells in the heart (Ephesians 3:17). How do we live by faith in Jesus?

Prayer is one of the most important parts of living by faith.

Another key way to live by faith is to read the bible. One of the most important ways to live by faith is to obey God.

trust God, seek God,

live a life of thankfulness and

have faith in God. It is by faith that we live. (Galatians 2:20)

2 Corinthians 5:7

We walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises].

Keep focused on God as the object of your faith. Cling to the things of God for a lasting hope. True faith is lived out actively in our lives.

But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. If you would draw near to God, you must believe that He is who He says He is. God has made Himself known in the Scriptures, and If you want to walk with Him, you must believe what He says about Himself. It's impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.

What it means to please God?

It involves doing “every good work”—working at maturing spiritually and becoming more like God. When God is the center of our lives, our priorities will be focused on Him. Then He fills us with peace and assurance. Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.Yeshua answered and said to them, Amen, I say to you, if you have faith and you will not doubt, you will do not only this of the fig tree but also if you will say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and fall into the sea', it will be done. Everything that you will ask in prayer and believe, you will receive. And all things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive. And all things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive. The lesson here is in the power of prayer. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.