TOPIC: WORTHY EXAMPLES OF THE FAITHFUL
Bible Text: Hebrews 11:4-7, 17-27
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” Hebrews 11:6, NIV
MESSAGE
Qaraqosh is Iraq’s largest Christian city with over 500,000 Christians before it was captured by ISIS fighters in 2014. Many were massacred while many scattered all over countries as refugees still, thousands of them did not deny Christ. They express profound faith in God and share the Gospel with Iraqi Muslims. Today, thousands of Iraqi Muslims are becoming Christians more than before. These Iraqi Christians are worthy example for our generation.
The author of Hebrews captured the essence of faith in God with examples of about 18 Old Testament faithful characters who throughout their lifetime displayed complete faith in God and were duly rewarded. From Abel to the days of the Prophets, the importance of faith in God was clear.
How faithful are you? We are called to be Christians that others can emulate and desire to be like. Our lives and faith should project Christ at all time and manifest in the days of trial and persecution. Jesus Christ was clear when He assured us in Revelation 2:10c “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life”.
Insight: The word ‘faith’ was mentioned 26 times in Hebrews 11 showing its importance to Christians. Is your faith working?
Prayer: Lord, please help me to be faithful to you at all times and in all situations.
RBT Passage: Jeremiah 6-8