“And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.” Hebrews 11:39-40 The previous verses describe some of the terrible things that the followers of God suffered because of their…
“By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” Hebrews 11:31 Under cover of darkness, two men sneaked into the city of Jericho, hiding in the shadows until they saw an open door and quickly slipped inside. The woman…
“By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son.” Hebrews 11:17 I remember the joy that my husband and I felt as we held each of our newborn children in our arms for the first time.…
“Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.” Hebrews 11:11 The story of Sarah in the Bible has been an inspiration and encouragement to all women. She set a…
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report.” Hebrews 11:1-2 Hebrews Eleven is often described as “God’s Hall of Faith.” The writer takes us through the Old Testament describing men and women who lived a…
Can you think of a step of faith you need to take today? Sometimes, we must trust God even when we don’t clearly see the plan. You may feel like you’re walking a tightrope and afraid to look down. You hope it’s there, but you can’t see it. You feel…
“He shrouded himself in darkness, veiling his approach with dark rain clouds.” Psalms 18:11 NLT How often do we believe the lie God has left us to suffer in our circumstances? That the quiet and loneliness certainly must be a sign that God is absent and unaware of our troubles.…
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 I am a fan of Southern Gospel Music. One of my favourite songs is My Name Is Lazarus, written by Rodney Griffin and recorded by Greater Vision. It is based on…
The LORD said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him . . . So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out, and my lord is old,…