From the dawn of time, faith has been present in this world. The genesis of a faith pleasing to God is important because in its beginning we see its end (1 Peter 1:6-9), and its examples are worthy of our imitation.
“By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.” (Hebrews 11:6)
Not far removed from Eden, Abel expressed his worship toward God, and it was by faith that his worship was accepted by God. The eyes of God see beyond action, they see motivation. Our worship must strive to maintain the same guideline which led to the reception of a true witness and testimony concerning Abel’s sacrifice – a guideline of faith (John 4:23-24; Romans 10:17).
“By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:5-6)
Somewhere between the exit from Eden and the entrance of floodwaters upon the face of the Earth, there lived a man named Enoch. Enoch lived a life of faith – he walked with God (Genesis 5:23-24). Enoch’s faith distinguished him from the world in which he lived. This distinguishment led to a heavenly reward. Our walk with God means walking away from the world and into a departure that will not be harmed by the judgment of God (2 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 15-18).
“By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.” (Hebrews 11:7)
As one world came to a close, a door of salvation leading to new world was entered by faith (2 Peter 3:5-6). Noah’s works were based on a love for God and his word of warning (Genesis 6:8). Commended by God for his faith by works, Noah revealed the condemnation that comes upon a dead world, a dead faith, and dead works. Our faith is evidenced by our works. A lack of faith will not inherit God’s grace-based offer to cover our sins through the righteousness he provides (James 2:1, 14-26).
As one judgment leads to the next, and as this creation grows closer toward the final setting of the sun, the question is – will the Lord find faith to be a part of our life? Till the end of time, the culmination of imitating the worship, the walk, and the works of faith, evidenced by the elders of God’s faithful, will please our Creator (Hebrews 12:1-2, 22-29).
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