Read for This Week’s Study: Rom. 8:28–39, John 14:1–14,
Eph. 1:18–23, Isa. 40:27–31.
Memory Text: “By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath
of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible” (Hebrews
11:27, NKJV).
The definition of faith in the book of Hebrews is always challeng-
ing. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance
about what we do not see” (Heb. 11:1, NIV). How can we be sure
about what we do not see? Yet, this is exactly what Moses illustrates in
our memory verse: “He persevered because he saw him who is invisi
ble” (Heb. 11:27, NIV).
It is even more challenging to realize that we are called to see “him
who is invisible” not simply when times are good but especially when
everything is going wrong. For this we need faith, a Christlike faith that
must be shaped by the truth about God and God’s kingdom. The truth
about our Father’s goodness, the power in the name of Jesus, the power
of the Resurrection, and the compassion of God are essential truths that
will enable us to stand strong when we are in the crucible and may be
tempted to doubt everything.
The Week at a Glance: What truths about God can help sus-
tain us through even the worst situations?
