Scripture to Read: Hebrews 11:1-2
There is no doubt that the theme of Hebrews
11 is “faith.” As we focus on “faith” over these next
seven devotions, may our Lord open our eyes to our own
faith in Him and His Word. Hebrews 11:1 clearly defines
“faith” for us. Faith is that confirmation within our hearts
of the promises of God that we look forward to enjoying
for all eternity. Faith also is that deep conviction within
our hearts that all of God’s promises are true; therefore,
we rest in Him and the Truth of His Word. Faith is not
empty head knowledge. Head knowledge is meaningless
because it only causes us to be arrogant and prideful of
what we know. That is why believing God’s promises with
our minds is not enough. God even makes this clear in
James 2:19 when He tells us that even the demons believe
His Truth, and they are fearful. Transforming faith is
a heart knowledge that changes our way of thinking and
our way of living. When we place our complete faith in
God and His Word, our faith becomes evident in our lives,
for we live for Him and no longer for ourselves. That is
why God says in Hebrews 11:2 that by transforming faith,
all of the saints of the Old Testament “gained approval”
from God. In other words, God poured out His abundant
favor on the saints of the Old Testament because they
trusted Him. Don’t misunderstand God’s favor, for this
was not something earned but something freely given by
God because they trusted Him.
Challenge & Application
1. What did you learn about “faith” today that you did
not know before?
2. Who will you share your faith with this week, knowing
that need to put their faith into action by trusting in
Christ alone?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!