King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Examples Of The Future
For: Wednesday December 15, 2010
Chapters: Hebrews 11-13
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Details of Today's Chapters: Living by faith, better promises through faith, patience, chastening by God, our Father, serving God with respect, the need for grace, and working through Jesus Christ.

Hello My Friend/Guest,
We may not realize it, but the things we do today have a huge impact on the things that will become of tomorrow. Everything we do, even for our own selfish reasons, effects everyone else around us and believe it or not determines the future of many generations. Think about it, every person born is subject to death and hell because of one mans sin. “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” - Romans 5:12. As Christians, we have the power to save and change lives for future generations, Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” - John 14:12.

It is only by faith that we believe in Jesus Christ, the word faith means putting your confidence or trust in someone or thing, believing without proof. When we accept Christ as our Savior we are putting our confidence and trust in Him to save us. The Bible says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” - Hebrews 11:1-3.

If we can learn anything about faith it is through the men and women God used thousands of years before Christ came to earth. They did not have all of the Bible that we have today, in fact, it was Moses that God used to write down the words to the Book of Genesis, which was given to him hundreds to thousands of years after all the events of that time took place, so, everyone from Adam to Moses did not have God's written word to guide them, they could only walk with God by faith. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him...These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” - Hebrews 11:6,13.

The history of the people of God confirms that some endured some pretty hostile circumstances and suffering, yet through it all remained faithful and fulfilled His will. The Book of Hebrews gives us a review of some of the men and women of God that stood by Him and overcame their situation, which could only come by faith alone. “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” - Hebrews 12:1-3.

The key to living by faith and seeing God's blessings during and well after we are in the Kingdom of God looking down on our ancestors is patience. Patience is not easy, in fact, the word patience means the quality of being patient (tolerant), as the bearing of provocation (challenge), annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like. Patience often comes by affliction, it is faith that helps us endure and see all afflictions come to pass. “Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby...Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:” - Hebrews 12:11,28.

Godly fear is simply treating God with respect, living by faith that He is able to do what He promises. God has never gone back on His promises and He never will. While we may not understand why God does some of the things He does, everything He does is for our own good and benefits not only us, but future generations as well. “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me...Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever...Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” -Hebrews 13:5,6,8,20,21.

The runners who win the race of life are the ones who by faith look to Jesus, who not only strengthens our faith, but helps us find joy as we endure the pain. Jesus endured much more than any person ever had to endure here on earth, yet He proved to that pain brings much joy and happiness. At times, I get migraines, some so severe that they cause nausea, vomiting, and everything else in between. Although it feels like a lifetime it eventually comes to pass and I am better than ever and always see some kind of blessing from God. We can all overcome pain and suffering and even find joy through our suffering by keeping our sight on Jesus and being the example that future generations will follow. “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” - I Timothy 4:12.

Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.

Merry Christmas, Praise God, Jesus is the reason for the season.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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