Anchored in the Unseen: Finding Faith in the Promises of the Word

Brothers and sisters, have you ever stood at a crossroads—a moment where the visible evidence pointed in one direction, but the whisperings of the Spirit were pulling you toward something entirely different? It’s in those moments that the true nature of faith gets tested, and frankly, it gets beautiful.

As we continue our journey as rogue disciples, we learn quickly that the gospel isn't just a set of doctrines; it's a constant, active reliance on something unseen. We learn to trust the unseen, just as the early Saints did.

What Exactly *Is* Faith Anyway?

I was recently reflecting on a wonderful talk that dove deep into the very definition of faith, drawing from Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

When we hear that, it can sound abstract, almost like something reserved only for prophets or missionaries on the brink of a calling. But I want to challenge that thought right now. Faith isn't just for the grand miracles we read about; it's for the mundane moments, too. It’s believing that the computer will transmit this message, or that the Lord will provide for your family, even when the bank account statements suggest otherwise.

The speaker highlighted a crucial point: our faith isn't just belief in *a* power; it's belief in *The Word*—the Word that is God, and the Word that is written in the scriptures. When we allow the Book of Mormon, the Bible, and the Doctrine and Covenants to influence what we believe, we are grounding our testimonies in something eternal and unchanging.

A Personal Challenge to Anchor Deeply

If you’re feeling the strain of the world right now—if the circumstances feel overwhelmingly heavy—I want to pass along a challenge that resonated with me. The speaker encouraged finding a specific promise of the Lord in the scriptures that speaks directly to your current challenge, and then *proclaiming* it over your life.

It’s an act of will, a conscious decision to believe the divine promise over the immediate, visible difficulty. I remember a time when things felt financially impossible. My human logic screamed "no hope." But I intentionally turned to scripture, found a promise about divine provision, and chose to believe that promise more than I believed my bank balance. And friends, the Spirit moved. Things shifted.

This principle—choosing to believe the Word over the visible circumstance—is the heart of being a disciple anywhere, all the time. It's the essence of being an internet missionary.

If you're feeling the need to deepen your study of this, I highly recommend checking out the Social Scripture Study layer within LivingBook. It’s a wonderful place to see how others are wrestling with scriptures and sharing insights. For those who prefer a more guided approach, consider joining a Book Club or Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces. These are incredible ways to build that shared testimony.

We are called to be disciples who don't just *know* the words, but who *live* them. Let's keep studying, keep sharing, and keep trusting the eternal promises found in the scriptures.

If you want to dive deeper into how to answer the tough questions that come up when sharing the gospel, I encourage you to utilize Davee. He’s ready to walk you through some challenging investigator questions!

What promise are you going to proclaim over your life this week? Let’s share those declarations below!