The power of faith is often rendered in biblical narratives, either directly or obliquely. However, the examples of heroes of faith are quite few, to which Hebrew 11 makes an exception. The specified passage focuses primarily on people inspired by faith and the example that they set for others. Since I am currently at a point in my life when I need to make a choice regarding my ability to lead and inspire, I consider the specified passage to contain a particularly important message that inspires me to become a leader and set an example for others.
The path from being a learner to becoming a leader is quite complicated, especially in an area as intricate and nuanced as faith. Christian leaders need to be the examples of what they preach, thus, guiding others while also continuing to learn and grow themselves (Oh & Wang, 2020). Thus, the idea of leading by an example that Hebrew 11 provides serves as a vital encouragement; “By his faith, he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith” (The Bible. New International Version, 1978, Hebrew 11:7). Offering certainty and comfort, the passage under analysis motivates to lead and guide while continuing to learn and gain new insight, which is why it has such strong significance for me.
Being at the point of my journey where I seek to develop leadership skills needed to inspire and encourage others, I view the passage under analysis as uplifting and providing essential guidance. The examples of people leading by their example and convincing others to accept the Christian faith as the [path to salvation are incredibly inspiring, which is why the specified part of the Scripture has a particularly important meaning for me. The passage in question demonstrates that a Christian believer can contribute to expanding and strengthening the community, which makes Hebrew 11 an exceptionally uplifting, motivating, and enlivening passage.
References
Oh, J., & Wang, J. (2020). Spiritual leadership: Current status and Agenda for future research and practice. Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion, 17(3), 223-248. Web.
The Bible. New International Version. (1978). Zondervan.