But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to god must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
“By faith Moses . . . refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter . . . esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.” (Hebrews 11:24 & 26).
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose”, Jim Elliot, modern martyr.
Judges, kings and prophets . . . “who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions . . . Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance that they might obtain a better resurrection.” (Hebrews 11:33 & 35).
“They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goat skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented –” (Hebrews 11:37).
“—Of whom the world was not worthy”, (God’s opinion of them – Hebrews 11:38).
“You can’t out give God”, (that famous Greek philosopher, Anonymous).
“The LORD repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge”, (Boaz, talking to Ruth – Ruth 2:12).
“But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just” , (Jesus of Nazareth – Luke 14:18)
“If you believe, all things are possible to him who believes”, (Jesus to the father of an epileptic son who needed healing – (Mark 9:23).
“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief”, (The dad’s response – Mark 9:24).
“Oh, LORD, me, too. I want to be faithful to the very end”, (Rick Khol, martyr wannabe).
May 28
