Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
The Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews tells us that
- Faith demonstrates invisible realities: the reality of God, and the reality of the soul.
- Faith assures us of the life to come
- Faith is the foundation of life: it assures us of our future.
Faith of our fathers, living still
in spite of dungeon, fire and sword—
O how our hearts beat high with joy
whene’er we hear that glorious word!
Refrain: Faith of our fathers, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.
Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
were still in heart and conscience free;
how sweet would be their children’s fate
if they, like them, could die for thee!
Refrain: Faith of our fathers, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers, we will love
both friend and foe in all our strife;
and preach thee too, as love knows how,
by kindly words and virtuous life.
Refrain: Faith of our fathers, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 319
Today's Comments: I truly believe that through faith in God, we understand our purpose in life. Without faith, we wander, never knowing why we were created, what is our goal, or how we should conduct ourselves. The verses of today's hymn reminds us that faith helps us through our adversities and it guides us in our behavior. Faith provides us with moral compass, a foundation for living, and hope for the future in Jesus Christ, our King and Savior.
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