Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT).
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.
Paul reminds us that before the coming of Christ people connected to God by faith alone. Martin Luther wrote “we are saved by faith in Christ alone”, meaning no amount of good works without a connection to the Lord can lead to salvation. Jesus told us “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Faith means we believe in something outside ourselves, that God will keep His promises when we follow the path Jesus set for us. It’s still faith alone, but He gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us. Now we can be part of what God is doing in the world.
Jesus sends us out in faith to share His message of love with everyone. We are called to be the voice of forgiveness and the hands of healing. May we go in His name to bring the world to Him.
Heavenly Father, You gave us the promise that all who believe in Your Son will be saved. Bless us to be energetic disciples and spread the Gospel everywhere. Amen.
