Is our faith an illusion?

If you guys have never seen the works of Julian Beever, you need to go here.

I have a few samples of his art here. These are some of his sidewalk drawing that he has done in chalk....yes they are flat on the ground...amazing!

Don't worry about my title, I'm not losing it, it stems from some interesting conversation that some of us have had over at FC.

I was asked during one discussion about my beliefs in the supernatural....

It's been interesting to say the least, but we know our God is a living God, and He longs to get involved in people's lives. For some reason, God has chosen to use us, His people, to be the agents through whom He will reach out and touch the world. Everything has been provided for us to overcome satanic oppression and enjoy God's favor- such as provision, healing, relationships...

The world, obviously is crying out for something more. They are seeking satisfaction for their souls through many things, without understanding that only God can give it. They need the Lord, but instead deny Him, but don't see Him as real.

Paul said his message and preaching were not with the persuasive words of human wisdom, but with the demonstration of the Spirit and power, that our faith may not rest in the wisdom of men but the power of God..(I Corint. 2:1-4) Instead I find that people (I'm not omitting myself here) rest their faith in the wisdom of the pastor or teachers and rarely experience the power of God promised by the Scripture. I believe this to be part of the problem with the people on FC, as they are resting on and intellectual approach to faith. Peter, Paul and the early apostles demonstrated the power and authority of the Lord rather than try to provide people with philosophy, which makes sense to me when the root of someones problem is spiritual to begin with, not intelligence. For me to represent the Lord to the people on FC I have to witness to them in the supernatural, as Jesus spoke in John 14:12 - "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to my Father." I truly want my witness to be effective for these people.... not just another illusion, there is plenty of that in today's society.