How To Walk by Faith Before Seeing the Evidence

This sermon explores the second sign in John's Gospel—the healing of the royal official's son—as a profound illustration of what it means to walk by faith. The message emphasizes that John wrote his Gospel not merely to record miracles, but to point readers toward trusting Jesus for "zoe life"—the full, abundant life God intends for us. The sermon challenges listeners to understand that faith isn't blind belief but trust based on the testimony of eyewitnesses like John. Through the story of a desperate father who had to walk away from Jesus before seeing his son healed, we learn that genuine faith means believing and acting on Jesus' words even when we don't yet see the evidence of His promises fulfilled. This decision to trust Jesus doesn't just affect us individually—it has ripple effects throughout our households and relationships. The sermon calls believers to identify areas where Jesus is asking them to "go" and "walk" in obedience, trusting Him with outcomes they cannot yet see.