Believe before you see

"Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1

A Rich Christian had a large company of employees, and many of them owed him money. He was constantly trying to teach them something about Christianity, and one day he hit upon a plan. He posted a notice for his employees to see that said, “All those who will come to my office between eleven and twelve o’clock on Thursday morning to present and honest statement of their debts will have them cancelled at once.” The debtors read the notice with great deal of scepticism, and complained about their employer, and ridiculed the notice he had posted. They said it didn’t make sense.

But finally, at 11:45, one man jumped forward, dashed up the steps into the office, and presented his statement. “Why are you here?” the rich man asked him. “Because you promised to cancel the debts of all those who would come as you instructed,” the other replied. “And do you believe the promise?” “Yes, I do.” “Why do you believe it?” Persisted the employer. “Because, although it was too much for me to understand, i know that you are a good man who would not deceive anyone.” The rich man took the bill and marked it “Paid in full,” at which time the poor man, overcome, cried out, “I knew it! I told them so! They said it couldn’t be true, and now I’m going out to show them.” “Wait,” said the benefactor, “it’s not quite twelve o’clock. The others are not entitled to any special proof of my sincerity.” When the clock struck twelve, the forgiven debtor run out waving his receipt in the face of his fellows. With a mad rush they made for the door, but it was too late. The door was locked.

"...Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed" John 20:29