Faith Part 2

The theme of faith continues as the writer of Hebrews states time is against him for mentioning many others who accomplished a variety of feats through faith. The only element that ties these accomplishments together is faith, for the writer lists events both of success and of suffering. The point the writer makes is that though these people were commended for their faith, they did not receive what was promised. That was to come. And so it is for us as we are told to run the race with perseverance, exercising faith in an existence where the fulfillment of hope is prolonged and ‘not yet’. We set our eyes on Jesus, the one who is our ultimate model for faith and the embodiment of all that God has promised.