Hebrews 11
35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. 36Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. 37They were stoned[f]; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
Notice The word Others. The first part of the chapter tell of the great men and women of faith that conquered, overcame, and were victorious. And here in verse 35 the writer of Hebrews gives another example of faith. Those who face the struggles in this life and lost theres. Those who faced the lions den and died to awake in eternity. We love the storied of faith that leads to nice ,prosperous, comfortable lives, but where is the ones who will have faith even though it may cost their life. These Others are not mentioned by name but the writer of Hebrews points out ” the world was not worthy of them”. God was the only one worthy of their presence. We lack that Other faith in todays christianity. Those who will say I will trust you Lord even if…
Lord Help Me to A Faith That Trusts Even IF
I have heard this discussed so much. Some times I’m like bring it on! Anything for my Savior….Anything! Sadly, other times the thoght of death turns me cowardly. I pray for consistancy and yes the faith you speak of. May the Peace of our Lord Jesus be with you! Amen!
By: Daniel Bonner on September 11, 2009
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I loved this Chris- It is so timely and so often overlooked in this passage. Thanks .
By: Julie on September 22, 2009
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