Hebrews 11:30-40, Our Trials Have Purpose

The Bible makes clear that God is sovereign over all created things, including time. As we close the Hall of Faith chapter, we will see a summary of the trials that befell ancient saints. Each trial, each set-back was part of God’s decree to provide a savior. We are to learn from this historical account how to see such trials in our own lives; never to think of them as “chance” or “bad luck” – all is from the hand of God, including the throw of the dice - The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the Lord (Prov. 16:33). We may not see the results determined by God, but we need to be confident that our trust is in Him and not in the circumstance we face.