The Exploits of Faith – Bringing Heaven on Earth
Posted on July 14, 2009
Filed Under Faith
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them,[c] embraced them and confessed – Hebrews 11:13
Hebrews chapter 11, we know it well, read it many times, and have heard of the heros of faith from times past and the exploits they lived trusting in God. Yes, as one reads through Hebrews 11, we can list off all the names and study all the examples of faith. What amazing testimonies! What victories! These are timeless lessons for us to learn and live also as we today seek to live exploits of faith as well.
By faith -
Those listed in the Hebrews 11 did what they did – “by faith”. Verse 13 above shows more insight by noting several key principles as to how faith was lived out.
- Received – they knowingly received what was told them to believe
- Seen – they could see something else beyond the human eye . . .w ith the eye of faith
- Embrace – that is to grab and hold onto.
- Confessed – this was their proclamation, what they believed and held onto
Today let us live and walk in the same principles. Let us receive, see, embrace and confess God’s promises to the end that we too can live by faith.