By FaithSample

One of the hardest things about having faith is that we sometimes don’t get to see the results of our faith for a long time. Sometimes we’ll pray about something and have faith, but God won’t answer our prayer the way we thought. Sometimes we’ll put our faith in Jesus and choose to do what’s right instead of doing what our friends say, but they still make fun of us. We might put our faith in Jesus by reading the Bible every day, but we still feel like we aren’t hearing God say anything to us. 

Having faith isn’t always easy. In Hebrews 11, the “Faith Chapter,” we hear story after story of people who had faith in God, even though they never got to see the results of their faith. God promised something to each of those people, and they trusted Him, but never got to see it happen! That doesn’t mean that God didn’t do what He said He would; He still carried through and did what He promised, because He always does. Even if we don’t see things happen right away, we still need to trust that God keeps His promises, and we still need to put our faith in Him.

Challenge: Today, take some time to dive into one of the three stories mentioned in Hebrews 11 and read more about what God did through the hero's faith. You can find Noah’s story in Genesis 6:9–22. Abraham’s story is in Genesis 17:1–8, and Sarah’s is in Genesis 18:9–15 and Genesis 21:1–6. As you read one of these stories, write down things you notice about the hero’s life. Then, take time to thank God for what He can do through your faith.