Posted by: Bill Hornbeck | October 14, 2012

“For by it (faith) the men of old gained approval.”

Today’s devotion comes from Hebrews 11:2.
 
“For by it (faith) the men of old gained approval.”  Hebrews 11:2.
 
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“And 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 seek Him.”  Hebrews 11:6 
 
And then, Hebrews Chapter 11, the Hall of Fame for Faith, proceeds to give examples of how men and women of faith gained approval.  God willing, we will cover these inspiring examples of faith in upcoming devotions.  “And all these, … gained approval through their faith …”  Hebrews 11:39.
 
13 The Lord looks from heaven;
He sees all the sons of men;
14 From His dwelling place He looks out
On all the inhabitants of the earth,
15 He who fashions the hearts of them all,
He who understands all their works.
16 The king is not saved by a mighty army;
A warrior is not delivered by great strength.
17 A horse is a false hope for victory;
Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.
                                  

18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
On those who hope for His lovingkindness,
19 To deliver their soul from death
And to keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul waits for the Lord;
He is our help and our shield.
21 For our heart rejoices in Him,
Because we trust in His holy name.
22 Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us,
According as we have hoped in You.”  Psalm 33:13-22.

“Thus says the LORD, ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD.  For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see when prosperity comes, But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness, A land of salt without inhabitant.  Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD.’ ”  Jeremiah 17:5-7.

“For as many as are of the works of the Law are under a curse;  for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, to perform them.”  Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident;  for, “The righteous man shall live by faith.”  However, the Law is not of faith;  on the contrary, “He who practices them shall live by them.”  Galatians 3:10-22.

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”  Luke 2:14

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