By Faith

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,the evidence of things not seen.For by faith men of old obtained a good testimony.By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God,so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible."

(From The Epistle to the Hebrews,chapter 11,verses 1,2+3)

Chapter eleven of Hebrews is often called the faith chapter.In giving an account of the lives of Old Testament heroes such as Abel,Enoch,Noah,Abraham,Isaac,Jacob and Sarah,to name just a few of the many listed in this chapter;it provides the proof and a testament to living by faith.Up against seemingly impossible odds,these men and women of God were stedfast in their faith and obedience to Him,even under the most difficult of circumstances.They triumphed because of their faith and obedience.In the same chapter of Hebrews, verse six we read,"But without faith it is impossible to please Him,for he who comes to God must believe that He is,and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

This is a profound promise.The message is that He will take care of those who believe,trust and persist in the promise that He will see us through everything.We also must try as best as is humanly possible to live righteously.

May we too have the faith of these Old Testament saints!