“For
by it the elders obtained a good testimony.”
Hebrews 11:2
Hebrews 11 tells of many people that died
that had great faith. Their lives still speak to us today. We can still learn
and glean spiritually from them. We can also learn from other believers that
have gone on to be with the Lord that had great faith. Some of these are David
Livingstone, Corrie Ten Boom, Fannie Crosby, and Amy Carmichael. You can read
about these people and their lives from various bibliographies that have been
written. You will be in awe and marvel at all the Lord did in and through them,
which will cause your faith in Him to grow and encourage you to let Him do great
things in you as well. Maybe you were fortunate enough to have a grandparent or
parent that had great faith. Even though they have gone on to be with the Lord,
their lives still encourage you in the faith to this day. Faithfulness to the
Lord greatly enriches the lives of all the people they come in contact with. It
leaves a legacy that gets carried down. Now it is our turn. We need to be
faithful to the Lord. He is wanting us to leave a legacy for those that come
after us. Desire to leave a “good testimony” to those that come after you. Let
your life live on.
Lord, thank You for
all those that have gone before us. Their lives have made an impact on our
spiritual lives and spiritual wellbeing. They were faithful to You. They
achieved a “good testimony” and, therefore, left a legacy. Father, use us here
on this Earth today. Help us to be faithful to You. May our lives not be lived
in vain, but may they accomplish all You want them to. We want to leave a “good
testimony” and legacy for those that follow after us. In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
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