Hebrews 11:1-2 Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.
As I read Hebrews 11, the most famous chapter on faith in the Bible, it reads differently to me. Obviously, the words are the same as they have always been, but I read it and can’t help but feel challenged.
As I read the miraculous events that took place because people had faith in God that He could do what He said, I am challenged.
It doesn’t take much faith to stay at a job you don’t love because you have faith you’ll get paid. It’s not much of a leap to write a blog, but never submit your book because you think it’s safer. I mean really, it doesn’t take much to do what I already do. But it would take faith to leave it behind in pursuit of God-given dreams.
If there were a Hall of Faith written today, what would my story say? Would my faith walk make the cut? These questions plague me, but it’s their answers that haunt me. Because right now, I can say I probably wouldn’t make the cut, and that’s just not only not good enough, but it’s unfortunate as well.
Hebrews 11:33-34 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight.