Hebrews 10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. English Standard Version (ESV)
I enjoy watching football. Many have said that the game is won and lost in the trenches, at the line of scrimmage. If the offensive line can't open up holes for the running back or stand up to the pass rush of the defensive line to protect the quarterback, they will have no chance of winning.
The Christian who lives by faith will stand up to what is thrown at them, by faith. They won't shrink back in full retreat and run from the situation or seek relief in temporary things such as drugs and alcohol. They will persevere and in doing so will, as this verse indicates, preserve their souls.
When the Bible was written there were no chapters and verses. This verse marks a good dividing line, ending chapter 10 talking about taking the stand of faith, in faith. Chapter 11 will show what God accomplishes through those who will persevere, who will stand in faith.
Is patient endurance (v.36 below) what you need in your situation today? Be faithful, trust in God, He will see you through, He will open up holes in the enemies defensive line or protect you in the pocket to complete the pass to victory.
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right man on our side,
the man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth, his name,
from age to age the same,
and he must win the battle.
our striving would be losing,
were not the right man on our side,
the man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth, his name,
from age to age the same,
and he must win the battle.
In Christ,
Mike
Mike
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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Hebrews 10:36-39 New Living Translation (NLT)
36 Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.
36 Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.
37 "For in just a little while,
the Coming One will come and not delay.
38 And my righteous ones will live by faith.
But I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away."
39 But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved.
the Coming One will come and not delay.
38 And my righteous ones will live by faith.
But I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away."
39 But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved.
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