Faith is not just wishful thinking. It is the firm confidence in what we hope for and the assurance about things we do not see. It is believing in the unseen promises of God and walking in obedience even when the path looks uncertain, steep, and lonely. True faith does not wait for proof before it believes. It trusts God’s word simply because of who He is. From the beginning, Scripture gives us vivid examples of people whose faith pleased God. Abel’s offering was accepted because it came from a