By Faith

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. (Hebrews 11: 8)

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is often referred to as the Hall of Faith. This is because as you proceed through this passage you will observe many portraits of Bible all stars. The list includes Abel, Enoch, Noah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses and, of course, Sarah and Abraham.

Each of these has at least one common characteristic and one defining feature. That is, they all did whatever it was that made them famous by faith. We learn from this chapter and them that by faith we can please God. (For, without faith it is impossible to please Him.) By faith, we set ourselves apart from other people. (That’s how they got on the list.) By faith ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Notice that it was not by might, not by money, not by mental prowess, but by faith. This shows us that we ironically spend the least amount of our time building the one thing that makes the most difference. Yes, we must have money, might and a sound mind, but don’t forget to build your faith because the greatest accomplishments are achieved by faith.

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