Faith

Moroni teaches us about faith in today's scripture mastery (Ether 12:6)

6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.

Faith is a difficult concept for many of us.  We all want "proof" before we think we can believe.  Unfortunately, faith does not work that way.  The proof we are looking for only comes after we have tried our faith.  Often through difficult times and situations. . .But it does come though--the proof that validates our faith in Christ always comes!

Paul taught the Hebrews about faith in Hebrews 11:1.  Here is what he taught:

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

And here is what he taught the Romans (Romans 8:24-25)

 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Alma taught this about faith (Alma 32:21)

 21 And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.

Some of the most amazing stories in the scriptures came about because of the faith of those involved.  Think about Moses parting the Red Sea, Or Daniel in the Lion's Den, or the Israelites crossing the River Jordan, and the river parting for them only after they  stepped foot in the river.  There are hundreds more stories of faith in the scriptures.  Not only that, but there are millions of stories of faith that could be told today by those who believe in Christ.  Miracles do happen, and are often brought about only because of the faith of those who believe. 

If you don't yet have a strong faith--read Alma chapter 32 to find out how to gain that faith.  Stay strong in that faith, as it will sustain you during the difficult times in your life.  And after you pass through those difficult times, you will have the witness for yourself that your faith is true.  You will know for yourself that Christ lives, and that He loves you!