Editorial May 1, 1965 Issue

"The evidence of things not seen"

Ralph E. Wagers

In his dissertation on faith, the writer of Hebrews begins with this perceptive definition: "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebr. 11:1). Then he refers to several characters in the Old Testament whose faith molded their lives. One of these individuals was Abraham, who was divinely directed to separate himself from his ancestral environment and seek "a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."

As Abraham became more of a nomad than a city dweller, it is possible that what he was led to seek was a way of life based upon spiritual values rather than material values. It was through his faith that the invisible things of Spirit were made real to him.

Abraham left a record of what complete faith in the Word of God can do for one and to one. His unfaltering trust in all of God's promises, together with his regard for God's almighty power, enabled him to rise above all difficulties and cheerfully to follow the directions he received from God.

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