Field Vision 10-23-24
Let's dig in to some mid-week encouragement from God's Word.
In my daily reading, I reread the incredible Hebrews 11. Many will call this chapter the Hall of Faith because it recounts the incredible history of faith in God and those who were wise enough to believe in His promises. Abel, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses etc... all of these imperfect people believed in a perfect, powerful and promise keeping God. Our faith in God is not indigenous to us. It has a rich and vibrant history.
I think sometimes we run the risk of missing what is right before and after some of the most famous passages of Scripture. Hebrews 11 is famous for a reason. It is an incredibly encouraging record of people's faith and God's faithfulness. But I often jokingly say that my favorite thing about Hebrews 11 is found in Hebrews 12. Let's look at the first few verses together
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
What a rich conclusion! Since all of these patriarchs have gone before us, and since God has proven unwaveringly faithful, KEEP GOING! Don't quit! Don't stop! Don't let your faith waiver! He who began the good work, will see it through to completion! And remember all those examples of people who had faith? Look past them... look to Christ and Christ alone for your example. May His endurance inspire our own... because our endurance would be impossible if it weren't for His.
Conclusion:
1) Imperfect people can have faith in a perfect God
2) God's faithfulness has always been tested, but has never failed
3) Jesus is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith and the perfect example of endurance
Please reach out if there is any way we can serve you or pray for you.
You are so very loved,
Pastor Fraser
In my daily reading, I reread the incredible Hebrews 11. Many will call this chapter the Hall of Faith because it recounts the incredible history of faith in God and those who were wise enough to believe in His promises. Abel, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses etc... all of these imperfect people believed in a perfect, powerful and promise keeping God. Our faith in God is not indigenous to us. It has a rich and vibrant history.
I think sometimes we run the risk of missing what is right before and after some of the most famous passages of Scripture. Hebrews 11 is famous for a reason. It is an incredibly encouraging record of people's faith and God's faithfulness. But I often jokingly say that my favorite thing about Hebrews 11 is found in Hebrews 12. Let's look at the first few verses together
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
What a rich conclusion! Since all of these patriarchs have gone before us, and since God has proven unwaveringly faithful, KEEP GOING! Don't quit! Don't stop! Don't let your faith waiver! He who began the good work, will see it through to completion! And remember all those examples of people who had faith? Look past them... look to Christ and Christ alone for your example. May His endurance inspire our own... because our endurance would be impossible if it weren't for His.
Conclusion:
1) Imperfect people can have faith in a perfect God
2) God's faithfulness has always been tested, but has never failed
3) Jesus is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith and the perfect example of endurance
Please reach out if there is any way we can serve you or pray for you.
You are so very loved,
Pastor Fraser
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