## Faith

## Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

- Faith in Jesus Christ is like a bridge that connects man to God.
- Early pioneers traveling west did not have bridges and roads to travel on.
- When they came to raging rivers or deep valleys how do you suppose they were able to get across them?
- That was a lot of work for them, and sometimes the bridges they built were not very safe!
- Today we have construction crews and engineers who design and build very safe bridges over all sorts of areas.
- In the mountains the snow sometimes forms a ‘bridge’ and hikers must be very careful because they may break through and fall or be covered by the snow and ice.
- It is important that the bridge be strong enough to allow you to cross safely.
- The purpose of every bridge that has ever been built or that ever will be built is to make it possible for someone or something to get from one side to the other.
- There have been people who have tried to cross valleys and such without a bridge.
- Evil Knievel is a man who became famous for performing all sorts of daredevil acts, mostly on motorcycles.
- Several years ago, he was in a place in Idaho called the ‘Snake River Canyon’ and he tried to cross on a motorcycle without a bridge.
- He fell short......and nearly died from the crash.
- Ever since Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying God, there has been a great canyon or separation between man and God.
- People have tried to cross on their own, but all have failed. cf Ro. 3:23
- There is only one way to heaven, where God is, and that is through faith in Jesus Christ, God’s Son.
- The disciples made it clear that there was no other way to God. cf Acts 4:12
- We can trust God’s bridge. Jesus never fails, He will not break down. Cross over today by trusting in Him.