What do the heroes of faith teach us about trusting God now? | Examples of Faith | 05 20 2026 Your Daily Portion Sabbath School Lesson with LD “The Anomaly” Harris (L. David Harris) Hebrews 11 shows us that faith is not theory. It is the living response of people who trusted God enough to obey Him, wait on Him, suffer for Him, and keep walking with Him even when they could not yet see the outcome. Faith gives substance to hope and confidence in what is still unseen. Verse 1 reminds us that faith reaches beyond what is visible. It holds onto both immediate needs and eternal promises. Verse 3 teaches that even creation itself points us to the Creator, and in many ways, belief in God as Maker is one of the most reasonable acts of faith. Verse 6 brings the message into sharp focus. If we are going to come to God, we must believe that He is real and that seeking Him is never wasted. The people named in Hebrews 11 are different in personality, background, and calling, but one thing defines them all. They trusted God enough to act. Faith was the central factor in the strength of their relationship with Him because faith is what receives, responds, obeys, and endures. Without faith, there is no real walk with God. This lesson also reminds us that faith can grow. Even tiny faith matters when it is placed in God. Faith grows through hearing His Word, through prayer, through asking Him to increase it, and through choosing to believe even while questions remain. Faith and doubt can exist in the same heart, but doubt does not have to win. We can say, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief,” and keep moving toward Him. So faith is not borrowed confidence or religious emotion. It is personal trust in the faithfulness of God. It listens to His Word, responds to His Spirit, and keeps walking even in darkness. That is why the hymn says it so well, great is Thy faithfulness. Our faith grows strongest when anchored in His. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Hebrews 11 Matthew 17:20 Romans 10:17 Luke 17:5 Mark 9:24 Philippians 2:12 to 16 Matthew 25:8 2 Corinthians 5:7 KEY THEMES: Faith gives substance to hope and confidence in the unseen The heroes of Hebrews 11 were defined by trusting obedience Faith grows through God’s Word, prayer, and response to the Spirit Faith and doubt can coexist, but doubt does not have to rule Real faith is personal, active, and anchored in God’s faithfulness REFLECTION: What unseen promise are you asking God to help you trust right now? In what area is He calling you not just to admire faith, but to exercise it? PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness. Strengthen my faith through Your Word, help me trust You where I cannot yet see, and teach me to walk with You in steady obedience. CONNECT: https://yourdailyportion.com LifeTalk Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music Subscribe for Daily Devotionals #BibleStudy #HavingFaith #ExamplesOfFaith #Hebrews11 #GreatIsThyFaithfulness #FaithInAction #TrustGod #SabbathSchool #YourDailyPortion #LDavidHarris
