Wall of Fame

“Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples, and they are written for our admonition . . .” (1 Corinthians 10:11)

There are different Halls of Fame—classes or categories of people who excelled in an activity or field. We have what I call Wall of Fam in our home—it displays a collection of family photos. Each picture is a reminder of God’s grace and goodness; each represents a story.

The Bible has its Hall of Fame in the Book of Hebrews, a collection of the heroes of faith. This list of heroes begins with Abel, the second-born son of Adam and Eve, Enoch, the Patriarchs, Moses, Joshua, Rahab, and “many other heroes” of faith. Some of those “other heroes” are named (v. 32), but many are not, marking Bible history with their lives. Though they had flaws and experienced failures, God recognized men and women for how they lived out their faith, listing them as examples. Paul wrote to Corinthian believers, reminding them that the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years because of disobedience and lack of faith in God. They are examples; we are to learn from their mistakes.

Jesus often taught using parables, telling stories. You and I have stories to tell from life experiences that happened for a reason. God carried you through difficulties, temptations, failures, weaknesses, life storms, fears, joys, and triumphs, and wants to use those experiences to make a difference in someone’s life. Someone needs to hear your story. Trust God and obediently share what the Holy Spirit reveals. God wants you to help and comfort others with the same help and comfort He showed you (2 Corinthians 1:3–4). How firm is your faith? Like the Heroes of Faith, will you be viewed on God’s “Wall of Fame?”