FAITH ICONS: ASSORTED (Part 6 of 6)
Genesis 37-50, Exodus 2-Deuteronomy 34, Joshua, Judges, 1,2 Samuel, Luke 2:34-38
Genesis 37-50, Exodus 2-Deuteronomy 34, Joshua, Judges, 1,2 Samuel, Luke 2:34-38
Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
The roll call of Faith Icons is nowhere complete, but this devotional series shows readers: who faith icons are, where to find their stories in the Bible, and what was significant about their lives.
Joseph
Joseph was Jacob’s (Israel’s) favorite son. His brothers sold him into slavery, but he shows us graceful forgiveness in Genesis 50:20, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” (Genesis 37, 39-50).
Moses
Raised as a prince and hunted down as a murderer, God got his attention with a burning bush. (Exodus 3:1-10). Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land, and received the Ten Commandments. (Exodus—Leviticus —Numbers—Deuteronomy).
Joshua
Joshua requested God to stop the sun for a whole day. It has never happened—before or since. (Joshua 10:12-14).
Rahab
Rahab believed that two spies who came to her house were sent from God, and protected them from discovery (Joshua 2).
Deborah and Barak
The judge Deborah was also a prophetess (Judges 4:4). She and Barak worked under God’s command, and together, they succeeded in everything the Lord led them to accomplish.
Gideon
Gideon found courage to lead Israeli troops against Midian—even after God trimmed down their numbers from 22,000 to 300 (Judges 7:2-21). Gideon refused earthly rewards in Judges 8:23. The Gideon Bible is found in hotel rooms across the world.
Jephthah
Disowned and kicked out, Jephthah agreed to lead Israel in battle against Ammon (Judges 11-12). He and his daughter sacrificed much when he followed through with a vow he made to God.
Sampson
Sampson’s supernatural strength sweeps through the pages of Judges 13-16. He conquered his enemies because his faith was strong.
Hannah
Hannah pledged her son to the Lord, and gave Samuel to the priest, Eli, in 1Samuel 1-2.
Samuel
After God revealed Himself to Samuel, he became a great prophet. What a rich life he lived! Check out how he anointed kings over Israel. (1 and 2 Samuel).
David
The shepherd was anointed king of Israel (1Samuel 16:13). He shows us fear and reverence for God by persevering through many trials to achieve the crown (2Samuel). David penned many Psalms that inspire us to triumph in adversity.
Anna
A prophetess, the widow Anna worshipped day and night in the temple—with prayer and fasting. Because of her faith, God let her meet baby Jesus. (Luke 2:36-38).
Take Home Nugget
Most faith icons did not see their promises come true, but were convinced of their reality. Belief=Faith. When you’re looking for good reading, adventure is awaiting you inside the Bible.
Look in the mirror to see God's newest Faith Icon!
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