I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Hebrews 11. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible (Verses 1-3). In this chapter almost all the sentences start with these words: By Faith. The chapter goes on to talk about Moses, Abraham, Sarah. and Noah…the bible greats. Here is what they all had in common, they believed without seeing, they believed in a Christ, A savior who had not even entered the world yet. Their faith became their reward, because they trusted God, believing that He would do just has He had promised. Yet here we stand (Christianity), post Christ, post seeing God do just what He said he would. Post salvation that is free to all who accept. Yet our faith is weak. Let’s strive today (and everyday henceforth) for honorable mention. Oh that someday it would be said of me (and you), “By faith…”