Waiting and Weathering by Faith (Hebrews 11:1–40)

The New Covenant in Christ’s blood—with all of its sin-atoning blessings and guilt-washing benefits—is entered by faith in a moment and enjoyed by faith over a lifetime. God’s people are saved through faith and then commanded to walk by faith (Heb. 10:38), living lives as though God has told the truth about who they are in Christ, what they’ve been given by Christ, and what lays ahead for them because of Christ. When God’s people live by faith they will not give up, shrink back, or stay down when knocked around by the world, the flesh, and the devil. Instead, they will endure with joy, thrive in hope, serve with power, and stand with conviction. This is what the author of Hebrews wants his readers to understand, apply, and experience. He wants those who are saved by faith to walk by faith, patiently waiting for what they have been promised and patiently weathering life in a fallen world.