Hebrews 11:6
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Here, in this one verse, lies a huge stumbling block for most people who have difficulty with Christianity (or, indeed, with any faith practice). The writer of Hebrews is emphasizing the role of faith in our lives all throughout chapter 11; he cites example after ancient example of times when people believed in God and saw miracles performed. But here in verse 6, he reminds us that if we don’t believe He exists, the process of faith breaks down completely.

There are many in the world today who insist that God is not real, because they do not see His blessings and they do not see evidence of Him. These days, we want to prove everything completely by science and disregard faith, and yet by faith, amazing, unexplainable, otherwise impossible things have been done, as the writer of Hebrews says, because God willed it so.

I have always enjoyed the study of science, myself, but I have also enjoyed how every branch of science seems to be painting a huge mural of God’s works, brushstroke by tiny brushstroke. The wonder of DNA itself, a single code that describes all creatures’ genetic makeup, has always put me in mind of a single Creator. The scientists who look deeply into space trying to “see” remnants of the Big Bang always manage to find an all-over tint of microwave radiation, encircling the known universe like an embrace–perhaps, a divine embrace.

I see God’s works described by scientific research and studies, but then again, I am already a believer. If people don’t believe in God and keep insisting He’s not there, then, in my mind, it is no wonder they aren’t seeing His works in their lives. Our minds can be blinded by pride or even ignorance–even if we witness God’s works, we might not understand them for what they are because of that.

But, if we can allow ourselves to be as open-minded as possible and begin to seek God in everyday life, it’s amazing where He shows up. I’ve seen Him at work on the highway, when I was sure I was going to be witness to (or victim of) an accident; I’ve seen Him heal where doctors had absolutely given up hope of recovery. It simply takes the belief that God is great (that He exists) and that He is good (He rewards those who seek Him humbly)…and then, perhaps, we may be witness to miracles in our own time.