In today’s world, it’s natural to want proof before making a decision. We read reviews, ask for recommendations, and look for evidence before we commit to anything. It gives us confidence and helps us feel secure when we can see what to expect. But when it comes to God, things work differently.
The Bible teaches that faith doesn’t start with seeing; it starts with believing. Hebrews 11:1 explains it clearly: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” In other words, faith is trusting God even when there is no visible sign yet. It may sound challenging or even uncomfortable, but throughout the Bible we see ordinary people who chose to trust God first and experienced extraordinary outcomes because of it.
Take Noah, for example. There had never been rain like the flood God warned him about, yet he spent years building an ark purely out of faith. People around him doubted, but he trusted God’s Word. In the end, his obedience and faith saved his family (Genesis 6-9).
Consider David, for example; before he became king. He was just a young shepherd facing a giant named Goliath. Everyone else saw an impossible situation, but David saw an opportunity for God to act. His faith gave him the courage to step forward, and he defeated a giant with nothing more than a sling and a stone (1 Samuel 17).
Another powerful example is blind Bartimaeus. He could not see Jesus, but he believed in Him. Despite being told to stay quiet, he cried out in faith, and that moment changed everything. He received his sight because he refused to let doubt silence his belief (Mark 10:46-52).
These stories all have one thing in common: faith comes first, action followed, and then the results appeared.
Perhaps you’ve heard about God through someone else—a friend, a relative, or even something you’ve seen from a distance. Maybe part of you wonders,“Could my life change too?”
The answer is yes, but it starts with a step.
In the Bible, when Nathanael questioned whether anything good could come from Nazareth, he was simply told, “Come and see.” (John 1:46). He had doubts, but he was invited to experience the truth for himself.
That same invitation is presented to you today. You might have heard different opinions even about the Universal Church, about God. Some may have been encouraging, others not so much. But listening to others is never the same as experiencing something firsthand. Do not let uncertainty or other people’s views stop you from discovering what God could do in your life.
This Sunday, 12th April, you have a chance to take that step. To come and see what faith can do for you at a Universal Church near you. Because sometimes, the breakthrough you are looking for does not begin with seeing, it begins with believing.
Event: The Sunday of Come and See
Day and time: Sunday 12th April at 10am (also at 7:30am)
Location: Your local Universal Church
