Without faith it is impossible to please God

Unquestionably, faith must be an invaluable pillar in the life of a Christian, what is faith? Faith is believing in something without even having seen it arrive, and this is our faith, that we believe in God without having seen Him and Christ calls those who believe without seeing: “Blessed.” This is the non-negotiable importance of faith, to believe in God without having seen Him, and if we do not have faith, then we can not please God in any way. Faith is the bridge that connects our earthly weakness with the supernatural power of God, it is the spiritual engine that pushes us forward even when everything around us seems uncertain. It is the assurance that God is who He says He is and that He will do what He has promised, even when circumstances appear completely opposite. This is why the Christian walk depends so deeply on faith; without it, we lose direction, purpose, and spiritual strength.

The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us a lot about faith, dedicates a whole chapter to tell us about it, which is chapter 11 of the same book, and it is here that he tells us:

4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.

6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 11:4-6

Verses four and five denote the great faith that some men of the past had, such as Abel, which the Bible tells us that offered an excellent sacrifice and thereby reached testimony that he was righteous, also tells us about Enoch, who testifies of having pleased God. And the book of Hebrews does not only tells us about these two men, but he mentions others, such as Moses, who preferred martyrdom with the people of Israel than the riches of Egypt. These examples are not merely historical notes; they are spiritual reminders that faith has always been the distinguishing mark of those who truly love God. Abraham left his land without knowing where he was going, Noah built an ark before the first drop of rain, Sarah believed in the impossible promise of bearing a child, Joseph trusted in God even in the deepest prison, and many more walked in obedience even when circumstances seemed absurd. Their lives become a living mirror, inviting us to examine whether our faith resembles theirs not only in theory but in practice.

But should we only look from the horizon at the great faith of those men? Will we stay reading the great stories and contemplating from afar? Not! We have to be close, to contemplate, to admire, to feel that same faith, to believe in God like those men, believing against all odds and waiting for faith even in the most painful tempest. Faith is not admiration from a distance—it is participation. It calls us to step out of the boat like Peter, to trust in God in our Egypts, deserts, and battles. Faith teaches us to stand firm when everything moves, to sing when tears fall, and to wait when silence surrounds us. God has not changed; the same God of Abel, Enoch, and Moses is the God who sustains us today. Therefore, faith must be active, dynamic, and constantly nourished through prayer, the Word, and obedience.

Friends, without faith it is totally impossible to please God. Let us continue to ignite the flames of our faith and continue to the target, looking to Christ. He is the author and finisher of our faith, the One who strengthens what is weak, refines what is fragile, and perfects what is incomplete. Keeping our eyes on Jesus gives us courage in trials, perseverance in struggles, and joy in the journey. Let us hold fast to this precious gift and live each day believing that He is faithful to reward those who seek Him with a sincere heart.