November 13
Hebrews 11:17-31
Faith allows us to do hard things. What are the hard things that you are currently doing because you have faith in God? Where are you growing your spiritual muscles to show greater trust in God?
Having faith in God and trusting in him allows us to sacrifice, suffer, and do things which seem ridiculous to the world. Notice the examples that Hebrews points out for us. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his beloved son because he had faith in God. He trusted that somehow God could raise his son from the dead, so he was willing to obey the command of God. Moses' parents were willing to hide him despite the possibility of death coming their way at the hands of Pharaoh. They saw the life of obedience as of greater worth than preserving their own lives. Moses was willing to reject the comforts of Pharaoh's palace and identify with God's enslaved people because he trusted God. He was even willing to regard "disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt." To embrace shame and mockery as greater than wealth and treasure is absolute foolishness—unless God is greater than anything this world can offer. Since he is, we should live a life of trust and faith in him.
Living by faith in God may lead us to momentary suffering, relational strain, and greater difficulty, but faith in God is always worth it.
Father God, help me to walk by faith in you and your promises. Help me not to cave to the pressures of the world but rely upon you in all situations. Amen.
How has faith empowered you to do hard things?
Faith allows us to do hard things. What are the hard things that you are currently doing because you have faith in God? Where are you growing your spiritual muscles to show greater trust in God?
Having faith in God and trusting in him allows us to sacrifice, suffer, and do things which seem ridiculous to the world. Notice the examples that Hebrews points out for us. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his beloved son because he had faith in God. He trusted that somehow God could raise his son from the dead, so he was willing to obey the command of God. Moses' parents were willing to hide him despite the possibility of death coming their way at the hands of Pharaoh. They saw the life of obedience as of greater worth than preserving their own lives. Moses was willing to reject the comforts of Pharaoh's palace and identify with God's enslaved people because he trusted God. He was even willing to regard "disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt." To embrace shame and mockery as greater than wealth and treasure is absolute foolishness—unless God is greater than anything this world can offer. Since he is, we should live a life of trust and faith in him.
Living by faith in God may lead us to momentary suffering, relational strain, and greater difficulty, but faith in God is always worth it.
Father God, help me to walk by faith in you and your promises. Help me not to cave to the pressures of the world but rely upon you in all situations. Amen.
How has faith empowered you to do hard things?
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