#3 What Faith Is - Part 2

The second part of Hebrews 11:1 says faith is "the substance of things hoped for". Now when something has substance it's tangible, can be touched and felt. In other words it has materialty, is real. Hope, is the expectation of future good. So as it relates to the things of God, faith is not only always present but is also the reality of the future good you're expecting from God based on His Word. Another way to say this is that faith takes the place of what you are believing God for based on His Word, until that thing manifests in your life. So remember, faith is the substance of things hoped for!