A fresh understanding of Hebrews 11

(DBF Central Pastor Jeremy Dawson in the recently concluded EMFI (Evangelical Medical Fellowship of India) conference gave 6 definitions of ministering by faith. Hebrews 11) 

1. Believing when I don't see it (Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. V1) 

2. Obeying when I don't understand it (By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. V8 

3. Giving when I don't have it (By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did..V4) 

4. Persisting when I don't feel like it (By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. V27) 

5. Thanking God before I receive it (Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mk. 11 34) 

6. Trusting even if I don't get it (Some faced jeers and flogging..were sawed in two..These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised V35-40)  

Gurgaon, 2008