These were all commended for their faith.
—Hebrews 11:39
After eulogizing the faith of Noah, Abraham, and Moses, in the this-is-what-faith-looks-like chapter 11 of Hebrews, the writer turns to the names, but not the details, of some other worthies.
“I do not have time,” he writes, “to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets” (Heb 11:32).
These were men who had flaws—nevertheless, had faith.
- Gideon was reluctant to obey.
- Barak was cowardly.
- Samson was physically strong but morally weak.
- Jephthah made a foolish vow that cost his daughter her life.
- David: well, you know about David’s blunder.
Even so, “These were all commended for their faith” (Heb 11:39).
If I were writing this story, this is where I would say, “I do not have time to tell about—and I would write your name here—for your faith is bigger than your flaws.
Your faith will win whatever
battle you’re fighting.