The Evidence of Things Not Seen

There are seasons where nothing pencils out: no roadmap, no timeline, and no clear mitigation plan. These are the moments where faith becomes uncomfortable, honest, and real.

The Definition of Faith

Scripture provides a direct framework in Hebrews 11:1:

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Faith is not an explanation, a guarantee, or a fully documented design diagram. It is evidence maintained despite a lack of visibility.

Faith vs. Visibility: The Technical Parallel

In cybersecurity, operations rely on evidence: logs, signals, and telemetry. However, critical systems often operate invisibly:

• Zero Trust: Assumes a breach before one is visible.

• Encryption: Functions effectively even when the underlying mathematics are not observed.

• Controls: Protect assets long before an alert fires.

  
  

We trust these systems because we trust the source that designed them. Faith operates on the same principle. God rarely reveals the entire solution; He reveals Himself.

Action Precedes Clarity

Waiting for total clarity before moving is a recipe for stagnation. Historical precedents show that faith requires movement before the outcome is visible:

• Moses: The Red Sea did not part until he stepped forward.

• Abraham: Provision was not revealed until the altar was built.

• Peter: Walking on water required ignoring physics in favor of a relationship.

  
  

This is not recklessness; it is a strategic commitment to a relationship over a result.

The Cyber Deacon Reminder

Faith does not deny reality; it simply refuses to let uncertainty dictate the final word. It is a commitment to specific actions regardless of the "fog of war":

• Maintain prayer when circumstances remain static.

• Continue showing up when the future is obscured.

• Trust the process even when the "math" does not add up.

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If your life currently feels like an incident with no identified root cause, remember:

God does His best work off the dashboard. Lack of visibility is not an indicator of absence; it is activity beyond your current telemetry.

Faith is believing the system is secure—even when the logs are quiet.