We live by faith by setting our thinking on Jesus. He is our example. He endured the cross by faith. He did think about the shame that came to Him by faith. He is the beginner and finisher of our faith.
We live by faith by setting our thinking on Jesus. He is our example. He endured the cross by faith. He did think about the shame that came to Him by faith. He is the beginner and finisher of our faith.
There are many men and women of faith mentioned in the Bible. These people of faith obeyed god and God did the impossible. Faith is seen by acts of obedience.
Like his father Abraham, Moses faith caused him to leave. Moses also placed his faith in the blood. Then when it came time Moses believe God and stuck out his hand the Red Sea parted and dry up.
The faith of Joseph caused him to see an event in the future. That event was his family returning to the promise land. Your faith must extend passed your lifetime.
The faith of Abraham was passed down to his children and to their children. God intervened in their lives to keep his promise to Abraham. God will do the same for you and your family.
As believer we must keep our eyes on the things that are eternal. God has prepared for us a city. So keep looking beyond the natural world and for that eternal city.
Faith is always for the future. It is based upon hope and is expecting the promises of God. The heroes of faith died before they physically received the promise. Don't look back but keep looking ahead.
Even though Sara had times of doubt it did not change the promise of God. Sara believed that God is faithful. Together with Abraham faith, they had descendants that have altered the world.
We need to look in faith as Abraham did. By faith we see the promise of God fulfilled. Keep in mind that God is the architect and the builder so trust Him.
Abraham put his faith in God and left all of his inheritance and moved away. He moved into the unknown. God calls us to leave what we have and move out into the unknown.
These are words of encouragement. We must continue in confidence and walk by faith. Our reward is coming with Jesus. We will not back down from our faith!