The sermon at church service yesterday was supposed to discuss the topic of finding peace in times of fear. But that's not what I walked away with.
Citing Matthew's story of Jesus walking on water as an example of finding peace in turbulent times, i.e., Jesus coming to Peter and the apostles during the storm. Peter sank because he did not have sufficient faith. The lesson continued. I couldn't let go of what I believe is the real question, in that reading, throughout the Bible and in our daily lives: "having belief and having faith are totally different issues...issues that can mean your life, and life hereafter."
Whether one can translate belief in something to faith in it marks a distinction in our lives of religion, work, philosophy and daily life. Belief in God and faith that He loves us, saved us, and wants us to be happy separates the flock, as it were. One can believe passively. Faith requires action because it is the faith that supports the action.
We are called to action, to take the steps necessary to come closer to God. We cannot take those actions without faith.
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