Hebrews 11, part 2 by Pastor Mike Kinney Sr. Pastor

Scripture: For by it the Elders obtained a good testimony. Hebrews 11:2

Observation: Elders here are Old Testament saints, many of whom are mentioned in this chapter. They received a good report, not because of there achievements, personal holiness, or passive acceptance of divine providence, but by an active certitude expressed in obedience, persistence and sacrifice.

Application: Faith is an old grace, starting when man was created and asked to trust God in what He said. Faith has been planted in the soul of every man, and has been practiced since the beginning. Men of old, faith was their honor, it reflected honor upon them. There was an honor to them, it put them doing the things that were of a good report, and God has taken care that a record shall be kept and report made of the excellent things they did in the strength of there faith.

Heavenly Father, may I live in faith and let that be my report, not my achievement, lifestyle, but the fact that I believed God and His Word and was obedient, persistent, and I sacrificed for my faith, in Jesus name....Amen