In the case of the twelve Apostles we see what the nature of true faith
is. Jesus Christ chose them that they might be with Him in order that
they might learn His "secret"--the knowledge of His Personality. He
wished for such confidence in Him that they would commit themselves
wholly to His keeping. For the lack of this faith He rebuked them in
the storm on the lake. Their faith failed them again at the
Crucifixion; and it was the first task of the Master after the
Resurrection to build again this confidence which was shattered by the
tragedy of His death. He was successful. The early chapters of the
Acts record the degree of calm confidence with which these same men
committed their lives to His keeping (though absent from their sight)
as to One possessing all authority in heaven and on earth. Such is the
true nature of Faith.