Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith.

Abraham was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God.

It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command.

How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and all the prophets. 33By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, 34quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword.

All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.

“The Lord is my helper,so I will have no fear.What can mere people do to me?”

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 9So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to be one who is remembered for my Love of you by living confident in my faith. Guide me in how to carry you and follow you in all my moments. Allow others to remember me by my surrender to you. Help me to understand how to use your power in my daily affairs.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen