He brings order. He is the Lord. He goes before us. He hates pride. He reigns. He is powerful. He provides. He created all. He speaks. He is our foundation. He does miracles. He prepares a home for us.
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
Sometimes I forget how powerful my faith in god is & can be. Hebrews 11 reminds me how the faith of believers in the Bible conquered kingdoms, shut the mouths of lions, escaped the sword, & were made strong out of weakness.
I love the verse “we can have faith because we consider him faithful who has made the promise.” We know we are not receiving empty promises- we serve an all mighty god who does not go back on his word.
As much as this reading plan has been helpful to me, it is often beneficial to read chapters in connection with one another since they are man made divisions. When you read Hebrews 10-12 together, you receive encouragement after encouragement to go through the suffering and trial of earth awaiting the promised Kingdom to come. You are told that you are of those who have faith that obeys, faith that is assured in hope, faith that believes God and pleases him, faith that does not fear and looks forward to the promise even in the face of death. You are disciplined by a Heavenly Father who loves you and seeks your good and your holiness as the promised unshakable kingdom of God is coming. Consider the cloud of witnesses, consider Christ’s example. Remember the heavenly Jerusalem which we have entered into, and is coming soon.
God provides something better. I love how the stories of those in the Old Testament start out with, by faith. I also love that God included Sarah and Rahab as being women who lived by faith.
I absolutely loved the verses from Hebrews today! So many examples of how having faith and trust in God pays off in the end. While I might not see that reward now, I know it is waiting for me in heaven!
Yes ladies! Good thoughts for me too! What struck me today was time. 1) Ezekiel has been writing “in the tenth year, eleventh, twelfth… “. It struck me how looong God’s plan takes to roll out!-and how many years of discomfort. What does 12 years look like in my life? 2) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.– there was a time i was very angry with God because i didn’t believe He was faithful to this verse. I wanted to SEE the answer to my prayers- in MY time. These 2 readings remind me again- Time is very different to God- he has eternity in mind. And i have to believe for the answers even if they come on earth after i am gone to heaven…
39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promise. I had to re-read these today to really hear what God was showing me. God bless you friends!!! Thanks for sharing your hearts!!
I️ wonder if we each put our names in a sentence as if Hebrews 11 continued into our day & age, looking back on our lives, what we would say (or what legacy would be left for someone to say about us)…?
For me I️t would start something like this:
-By faith, I️ went to medical school, knowing my struggles in academics, but also knowing God was the one who called and would be faithful to complete what He started. (And He did!).
There are still things I’m believing for that I’ve not yet received—I’m not alone here—but it’s good to remember God’s goodness & faithfulness when we can’t see the others coming to be quite yet.
I think Hebrews 11:1 hit the nail right on the head – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”. I love that this passage defines faith using hope. That we can’t have faith without hope, and that the confidence we have in the fulfillment of our “hopes” is what our faith is made of. Glory to God for His continued, everlasting, tried-and-true faithfulness that give us no reason to have anything but a confident hope when we fix our eyes and hearts on Him, and not our light and momentary troubles. Thankful for this platform to encourage one another in the Lord and His word.
Contrasted with the saints of God who may not have earthly riches or power but have faith and know the truth that makes them free; over and over we are shown the mercy and the richness of our God. He builds up and He tears down. All the while performing His glorious plan
Wow, reading the contrast between Egypt’s doom and the reward of those who diligently seek him. This world is not our home. Egypt was great but the Lord took everything away so they would know He is Lord. We can not seek the things of this world but by faith we travel and seek the city the Lord has prepared for us. Amazing! God is waiting for us.
This is such a food for my spirit today. Having faith in the Lord is pleasing to the Lord. Even if it’s a small as a mustard seed- it’s still pleasing to the Lord! This humbles my heart and makes me want to leap with joy at the same time.
Our Lord is amazing. Just overwhelming on how He is so perfect and holy. Wow!!
I loved reading these passages today. First from Ezekial how we’re reminded that to be seen as “royalty” we must trust and believe his path. And then Hebrews 11:40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
By FAITH and having TRUST we’re able to live our purpose the way it was meant to be lived by Him… We aren’t to force anything into happening but instead fake moments to trust and believe and reflect … Through Faith
I just love this verse: Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
What a great reminder that it’s not us, or our own power, but through faith and seeking God with our hearts…that’s the gift. Letting go of what we think we should control and remembering that this all starts with our faith. Then we can see how God will direct our paths. :-)
I love that Sarah and Rahab are included in this sort of all-star list of heroes of the faith. Neither were perfect but both trusted God and their faith had a profound impact on Israel. Both are included in the genealogy of Christ!
And overall- I just really love this chapter. Such a good reminder that I’m not the first or last person to be called to be faithful despite my circumstances and that earthly rewards, however instantly gratifying, aren’t worth trading for an intimate relationship with Christ and life with him after Earth!
39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. an amazing hope we have in Christ that things we never see or experience on this earth may be made perfect in heaven.
13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
He brings order. He is the Lord. He goes before us. He hates pride. He reigns. He is powerful. He provides. He created all. He speaks. He is our foundation. He does miracles. He prepares a home for us.
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
Sometimes I forget how powerful my faith in god is & can be. Hebrews 11 reminds me how the faith of believers in the Bible conquered kingdoms, shut the mouths of lions, escaped the sword, & were made strong out of weakness.
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Faith is what we do not see!
1Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
What a great cloud of witnesses expounded upon in Hebrews! By faith, let us follow their lead!
I love the verse “we can have faith because we consider him faithful who has made the promise.” We know we are not receiving empty promises- we serve an all mighty god who does not go back on his word.
As much as this reading plan has been helpful to me, it is often beneficial to read chapters in connection with one another since they are man made divisions. When you read Hebrews 10-12 together, you receive encouragement after encouragement to go through the suffering and trial of earth awaiting the promised Kingdom to come. You are told that you are of those who have faith that obeys, faith that is assured in hope, faith that believes God and pleases him, faith that does not fear and looks forward to the promise even in the face of death. You are disciplined by a Heavenly Father who loves you and seeks your good and your holiness as the promised unshakable kingdom of God is coming. Consider the cloud of witnesses, consider Christ’s example. Remember the heavenly Jerusalem which we have entered into, and is coming soon.
3By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.
Praying for you!!
26He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
God provides something better. I love how the stories of those in the Old Testament start out with, by faith. I also love that God included Sarah and Rahab as being women who lived by faith.
I absolutely loved the verses from Hebrews today! So many examples of how having faith and trust in God pays off in the end. While I might not see that reward now, I know it is waiting for me in heaven!
❤️
Yes ladies! Good thoughts for me too! What struck me today was time. 1) Ezekiel has been writing “in the tenth year, eleventh, twelfth… “. It struck me how looong God’s plan takes to roll out!-and how many years of discomfort. What does 12 years look like in my life? 2) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.– there was a time i was very angry with God because i didn’t believe He was faithful to this verse. I wanted to SEE the answer to my prayers- in MY time. These 2 readings remind me again- Time is very different to God- he has eternity in mind. And i have to believe for the answers even if they come on earth after i am gone to heaven…
39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promise. I had to re-read these today to really hear what God was showing me. God bless you friends!!! Thanks for sharing your hearts!!
This is encouraging. Thank you!
I️ wonder if we each put our names in a sentence as if Hebrews 11 continued into our day & age, looking back on our lives, what we would say (or what legacy would be left for someone to say about us)…?
For me I️t would start something like this:
-By faith, I️ went to medical school, knowing my struggles in academics, but also knowing God was the one who called and would be faithful to complete what He started. (And He did!).
There are still things I’m believing for that I’ve not yet received—I’m not alone here—but it’s good to remember God’s goodness & faithfulness when we can’t see the others coming to be quite yet.
❤️
I think Hebrews 11:1 hit the nail right on the head – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”. I love that this passage defines faith using hope. That we can’t have faith without hope, and that the confidence we have in the fulfillment of our “hopes” is what our faith is made of. Glory to God for His continued, everlasting, tried-and-true faithfulness that give us no reason to have anything but a confident hope when we fix our eyes and hearts on Him, and not our light and momentary troubles. Thankful for this platform to encourage one another in the Lord and His word.
I didn’t mean for that to post just now
Contrasted with the saints of God who may not have earthly riches or power but have faith and know the truth that makes them free; over and over we are shown the mercy and the richness of our God. He builds up and He tears down. All the while performing His glorious plan
Amen. Thank you. The contrast of various kings of this world, and in this case the prince of Egypt
Wow, reading the contrast between Egypt’s doom and the reward of those who diligently seek him. This world is not our home. Egypt was great but the Lord took everything away so they would know He is Lord. We can not seek the things of this world but by faith we travel and seek the city the Lord has prepared for us. Amazing! God is waiting for us.
This is such a food for my spirit today. Having faith in the Lord is pleasing to the Lord. Even if it’s a small as a mustard seed- it’s still pleasing to the Lord! This humbles my heart and makes me want to leap with joy at the same time.
Our Lord is amazing. Just overwhelming on how He is so perfect and holy. Wow!!
I loved reading these passages today. First from Ezekial how we’re reminded that to be seen as “royalty” we must trust and believe his path. And then Hebrews 11:40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
By FAITH and having TRUST we’re able to live our purpose the way it was meant to be lived by Him… We aren’t to force anything into happening but instead fake moments to trust and believe and reflect … Through Faith
I just love this verse: Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
What a great reminder that it’s not us, or our own power, but through faith and seeking God with our hearts…that’s the gift. Letting go of what we think we should control and remembering that this all starts with our faith. Then we can see how God will direct our paths. :-)
I love that Sarah and Rahab are included in this sort of all-star list of heroes of the faith. Neither were perfect but both trusted God and their faith had a profound impact on Israel. Both are included in the genealogy of Christ!
And overall- I just really love this chapter. Such a good reminder that I’m not the first or last person to be called to be faithful despite my circumstances and that earthly rewards, however instantly gratifying, aren’t worth trading for an intimate relationship with Christ and life with him after Earth!
39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. an amazing hope we have in Christ that things we never see or experience on this earth may be made perfect in heaven.
13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.