Day #69

Begin this time by praying.

Please read James 5:10-11.

As James is encouraging the poor and downcast in their mistreatment… he specifically challenges them to think of Old Testament heroes as an example of suffering and patience.  He wants them to remember them and what they went through for GOD’s greater purpose. 

These same things can encourage us when we are facing mistreatment.

As we study these heroes of the faith in the next few days, we must keep in mind that all listed were imperfect people.  In fact, some of them made some seriously stupid choices that were brought to light all throughout the Bible.  The point of mentioning them, though, is that their faith was TREMENDOUS!!  You see, in all that they fought for and endured out of their love for GOD, they never got to see God’s promises fulfilled.  But this did not matter to them!!  They had faith that God’s promises would be fulfilled even if it was not in their timing.  Selfless FAITH!!

Please read Hebrews 11:32-38.

The following are just a few OT examples of the faithful that are mentioned in the above verses.  Their stories, as you will see, show some tough things they had to face.  Please read by clicking on the verses after each name and read up on their stories.  Please try reading aloud and take notes in your journal on what they faced and their faithful, courageous actions:)

Samson- Judges 13-16

Daniel- Daniel 6:1-28

TARGET of the DAY

Seriously read the above stories in full and think on them.  Do we face things like this today?  If we keep these stories in mind, can they be encouraging to us?  Write on your hand or a piece of paper a picture of one of these stories so you can remember what the heroes of old faced and maybe your faith will grow.