Faith Through the Ages … Part 2

Written By Betty Predmore

Faith Through the Ages ... Part 2

HEBREWS 11:17-31

(November 13)

Here the writer of Hebrews continues to give examples of people of the Old Testament who had faith in what they could not see, but only were promised.

What faith it must have taken for Abraham to be willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, who was promised to be the son who would give him the multitude of descendants.

That same faith was shown in Isaac as an adult when he promised blessings for the future for his own sons, Jacob and Esau.

Jacob, in his dying days, offered a blessing to each of Joseph's sons and then bowed in worship, exercising his faith.

Joseph, in his dying moments, had so much faith that he commanded the Israelites to take his bones with them when they left Egypt, his faith was so strong that they would indeed leave.

Moses had a mother of faith who kept him hidden because she knew he was special and had faith in the God who gave him to her. When he grew up, he chose hardship over luxury. Moses chose to suffer for the sake of Christ because his faith assured him he had a great reward coming. His faith helped him lead his people out of Egypt, keeping his eye on the one he couldn't see, but was sure of.

Faith helped the Israelites take those scary steps into the parted sea, even though it was more than the eye could behold.

To march around Jericho for seven days, expecting the walls to fall, is another example of the faith of the Israelites.

And then there is Rahab, a Gentile prostitute. She welcomed the spies of Joshua into her home, and trusted God to keep her and her family safe when Jericho was destroyed.

We see so many examples of faith in the Old Testament. Faith before Jesus ever came to this earth. These people exercised their hope and trust in a God they could not see. Their faith wasn't for this life, but for the glorious one to come.

What are you putting your hope and trust in today?

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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