You might as well ask what reason or the Theory of Relativity feel like. They, and faith, are not feelings at all. The biblical definition of faith means to know something is true. It does not mean to believe in something that has no proof. Although faith itself has no feelings, what you know can result in feelings. You can sometimes get the sense of conviction.
For instance, if you know (“have faith”) that God has forgiven you, you will sense relief in the place of stress. Your stomach won’t knot up at the remembrance of that awful person. You won’t try hard to make up for your wrong.
If you know that a scripture or Bible message was God speaking to you, you will simply put it into practice. That’s faith in action.
The Bible tells us that we walk by faith, not by sight. The Holy Spirit within believers wants to train us to hear and recognize his voice and respond to it in obedience. Noah heard God’s voice and built an ark. Moses heard God’s voice and led the children of Israel through the wilderness. Abraham heard his voice and left his land for another. These actions were not taken in doubt, but with personal conviction. Try to build an ark over a period of a hundred years with nothing to go on but changing feelings!
Faith is certainty. It does not have any feelings of its own, but you can get feelings based on what you know: faith in God’s love and guidance results in peace.
What Do You Think?
a. Since faith means to know something is true, does taking steps of faith sound like doing something rashly or irresponsible?
b. Can you point out any instance where the Bible tells you to look to your feelings to determine truth?
More about this: https://www.stevehusting.com/doubtbusters/2018/12/18/attitudes-of-faith/
