Scripture to Read: Hebrews 11:3-6
Over the next few days, we’re going to
see many examples of faith in Hebrews 11. My prayer is
that God uses these examples to encourage us and motivate
us to put our faith into action every day. God shows
us in Hebrews 11:3 that everything in creation all came
into being by His spoken Word. This is a great reminder
to all of us of the awesome power of God’s Word. God’s
Word has not changed but His Word continues to be that
powerful every day. That is why we must read, study,
and memorize God’s Word so we walk in obedience to
His Word. God also reminds us that Abel was considered
righteous because Abel brought a better sacrifice to God
than Cain. Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s because
Abel brought a blood sacrifice to God, which is what God
has ALWAYS required for the payment of sin. We also
read, in verse 4, that Enoch never tasted death. God took
Enoch to heaven before his death because Enoch walked
by faith and was pleasing to God. Then we read in Hebrews
11:6, that it is IMPOSSIBLE to have fellowship with
God and please Him without faith. Why is this the case?
God tells us in Hebrews 11:6 “for whoever comes [near]
to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and
that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek
Him.” (AMPLIFIED Version) So, we must believe with all
our heart that God IS God and that He alone rewards us,
through Christ, with life everlasting.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you about His Word and about
your faith in Him?
2. Who needs to hear this truth this week, and when will
you share this with them?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!