In situations where God seems absent and indifferent, the Almighty and Most Glorious God is still worthy of our trust. Confidence in God must not depend on visible manifestations or immediate help. If God were to reveal Himself easily and we then said, “I believe in You,” that would not be deep faith, but rather a natural response. However, when God seems absent—especially in long and heavy struggles where His help is not visible—and yet we still believe, that is when faith reveals its true quality.
Quality faith is not based on answered prayers or occurring miracles, but on a steadfast acknowledgment of God’s majesty, greatness, and glory, even when circumstances worsen. Praise and applause for God should not only be given in times of healing, deliverance, or abundance, but also in times of prolonged suffering when help seems far away.
An example of such quality faith is found in the life of Abraham. When commanded to offer Isaac—the promised and beloved son—Abraham did not question God’s will. He obeyed because he fully trusted Him. This obedience became the foundation for Abraham’s establishment as the “father of the faithful” (see Genesis 22). The course of Abraham’s life records an unconditional trust, becoming a model for every believer throughout the ages.
The same is seen in the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:17-18). When King Nebuchadnezzar demanded they worship the golden statue on the plain of Dura, they firmly refused, even at the cost of their lives. They declared that God was able to deliver them from the blazing furnace, but even if He did not, they would still not worship the statue. Their refusal was not based on certainty that God would rescue them, but on their absolute trust in Him beforehand.
Here lies the greatness of faith: to keep believing even when there is no rational reason to believe. The God who is unseen and seemingly uninvolved in human suffering is still worthy of trust because of who He is, not because of what He does. Such faith does not arise from profit-and-loss logic or calculated outcomes, but from an acknowledgment of God’s authority and character.
Conversely, in times of suffering or difficulty, some people become disappointed with God, angry, withdraw from church, or even curse God openly or in their hearts. This state reflects shallow, transactional faith—faith that lasts only as long as God “answers” according to human expectations.
Therefore, genuine trust in God is not built upon problem-solving, the occurrence of miracles, or the meeting of needs. Pure faith stands firm when God seems silent, when help does not come, when needs are unmet, and even when suffering and humiliation strike. In such circumstances, if a person continues to trust God without the slightest suspicion of His love and goodness, then they are displaying high-quality faith that is pleasing in His sight. This is the realm of true faith—a realm we should all enter in our Christian journey.