Is Your Faith Living and Active? Part 3 – Hebrews 11:10

Abraham was a faithful and obedient man who lived out the will of God in his life. He was by no means perfect- at times he faltered, hesitated, and trusted in his own ways- but his overall direction in life was heavenwards. How did Abraham come to have such great faith? Verse 10 tells us the answer- while Abraham lived in tents, moving from one place to another, his hope and faith remained fixed on heaven. He continually sought the things above, living in a reality that was unseen by sight, yet was grasped and experienced by his living and active faith. (Heb 11:1; Col 3:1-2)

What were the unseen realities of Abraham’s faith?

The city. Abraham looked for the new heaven and earth- a better country that God has prepared for those who love Him. (Rev 21:1; Heb 11:16) In this city there is a full satisfaction that is not found anywhere on earth- where death, pain, and sadness are no more. (Rev 21:4) It is a secured city, which no enemy could ever approach or penetrate, because it is fortified by the Almighty God. (Rev 20:9,15) For all pilgrims, this is the final city. They enter by faith alone, and they never need to move again, for they are finally home.

Abraham did not perceive this city by an extensive knowledge on theology. He simply clung to God’s Word with living and active faith. No matter what was before him, he humbled himself before God and submitted to His Will by obeying His Word. (1Jn 2:16-17) As we continue to examine ourselves and whether our faith is living and active, we must ask ourselves, Where is my city? In heaven, or on earth?

To be continued…