“Now the just shall live by faith.” – Hebrews 10:38
As I read this I can still hear old brother Lester Roloff singing “Living by faith”. Having spent time with him and watching his life for many years I can tell you he lived as the song says and the scriptures states. Although I didn’t agree with him on everything it was refreshing to see someone committed to a life of faith. Dear friend, that is what God requires from all of us. It is the only way to please Him (Heb. 11:6). We do not have to be rich, highly educated, or greatly talented to please God, but we must trust Him. It is a horrible offense not to do so.
Adrian Rogers said, “This great statement, so abundantly true, actually was first stated in the book of Habakkuk. The writer of Hebrews is quoting the prophet Habakkuk.
Habakkuk was perplexed. He lived in a day of violence, degradation, apostasy and danger. He bombarded Heaven, asking God to answer—to explain things so he could make sense of it all. But God said, “Habakkuk, you couldn’t understand it anyway, if I told you what I’m up to. You think I’m not working? I’m working, and Habakkuk, here is your responsibility. You are to live in this uncertain age by faith. You want me to tell you how to live? Don’t live by explanations. Live by faith.”
Now, that’s not hocus-pocus or smoke and mirrors. That has spiritual steel and concrete in it…“the just shall live by faith.”
This is the only way to live. In fact, this verse is quoted three times in the Word of God. I wonder if God is trying to tell us something. I know He is. The challenge for us today—and every day—is to live by faith.”
