"... for we walk by faith not by sight..."

How often do we as Christians quote this verse from the scriptures?

Do we really understand what it means?

Do we realize how important it is in our Christian life to really understand what it actually means?

There are great examples of those who walked by faith documented in the Holy Bible and, to obtain an understanding of what this phrase actually means, we have included herein a listing of some of these people and the applicable actions that testified of their faith as written by the Apostle Paul in Hebrews 11. We should all note the basis of their faith... in what or whom they had faith because it is not about having arbitrary faith - it's all about what is the basis of that faith by which we walk.

It should also be noted that the Apostle Paul wrote of these people of faith for a reason - for a purpose - which is

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:1-2