By Faith ~ Boast in the Lord

(NASB) Hebrews 11:33, 34 “…who by faith…” 34 “…from weakness were made strong…”  All men and women are weak – all!  No matter their political power, their acclaim of wisdom, their great wealth, their physical abilities or attributes, their many degrees earned – all women and men are weak compared to the Almighty, living God […]

By Faith ~ escaped

(NASB) Hebrews 11:33, 34 “who by faith…”  34 “escaped the edge of the sword…”   Being in God’s will does not guarantee freedom from persecution.  Many followers of Christ are experiencing persecution, opposition, imprisonment and death today, because they are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. There are many people […]

By Faith ~ quenched the power of fire

(NASB) Hebrews 11:33, 34 “who by faith… 34 quenched the power of fire.” How can this be?  By faith ~ quenched the power of fire?  Impossible! Remember: Nothing is impossible with the living God. During the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, he ordered a huge image of gold to be set up in his […]

By Faith ~ shut the mouths of lions

(NASB) Hebrews 11:33 “who by faith…shut the mouths of lions…” Samson – Judges 14:5-6 A young lion came roaring toward him, the Spirit of the Lord came on Samson and he literally tore that lion apart with his bare hands.  His great strength came from the Lord…at the right time. By faith – you also […]

By Faith ~ Believe, Trust

  By faith ~   believe God’s promises and know He is faithful. The Creator God keeps faith forever.  God never lets go of any who believe in Jesus as their Savior.  Belief and trust in God is a sure thing. You may have heard it said the only sure thing in life is death and […]

By Faith ~ obtained promises

 Who do you trust, absolutely and completely?  Is there anyone whose promises you trust? If we put our confidence in people, no matter how well meaning those people are, we can know at some point they will fall off their pedestal; their word will be worthless. When we trust God and His promises to us…we […]

By Faith ~ acts of righteousness

  The Lord God is in the business of doing “acts of righteousness.” By faith in the living God – acts of righteousness are done by people.  People like you.  The following are a few examples of people doing “acts of righteousness.” Moses – knew the living God and we have a “window” into his relationship […]

By Faith ~ conquered kingdoms

  Victory over your enemies is through faith in God and His leading. You overcome your enemies’ using God’s strategies and His timing. Men were victorious through faith in the Lord God who called them to defeat Israel’s enemies.  All of them were men of faith in the living God. Are you such a person?  […]

By Faith ~ God’s strength

  How do you have victory over your enemies?  Is it by your strength and strategies?  You may “win” for a time, but faith in the living God of the Holy Bible is better, much better. God is greater than your enemies. Consider being victorious over your enemies through faith in God Himself!  We have […]

By Faith ~ the Prophets spoke

(NASB) Hebrews 11:32 “And what more shall I say?  For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets.”   This devotional has separately looked at each of the men named in this verse.  Now we come to “the prophets.”  There were many prophets throughout […]