Faith is defined directly in this often-quoted verse. The essence of Christian faith is trust, relying on God for the future, and obeying God even when we don't understand all the details. Ultimately, that means trusting God to come through on His promises.
It is through the eye of faith that we are able to see beyond our present reality and place our focus firmly on divine revelation received from almighty God through the Word-made-flesh. We believe that Scripture contains God's Word of truth, which was written for the purpose of teaching, encouraging, and uplifting us. Having faith enables us to treat those things that are unseen as real, even when circumstances of life seem to contradict God's Word.
Through holy men of God, God has revealed all that is just, good, and true. Scripture serves as a reliable foundation for building a Christian life. Here, faith has nothing in common with so many superficial explanations, which are based on sight, experience, opinion, fancies, dreams, or imaginations. May our faith and hope in Christ be built on the truth, the Word of God, and grounded on firm trust.

Dear Heavenly Father, sometimes I doubt Your Word and question Your promises because I'm so entrenched in my own way of thinking. In the past, I always wished I had some concrete 'proof' that You loved me. It is Your Word, however, that assures me of this absolute truth I need. It is because Your Words and Promises are sure, and Your faithfulness does not cease in the midst of time and space. Thank You for the gift of faith. Throughout my life, I pray that my loving trust in You and the truth of Your Word will become increasingly established within me. 
In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.