Throughout Scripture, we find incredible examples of faith that pleased God—men and women who trusted Him fully and walked in obedience, even when the outcome was uncertain. Their lives were marked not by perfection, but by a deep confidence in God’s promises.
Hebrews 11, often called the “Faith Hall of Fame,” gives us clear illustrations of what pleases God. And as Hebrews 11:6 tells us, “Without faith it’s impossible to please God.” That means these biblical examples don’t just inspire us—they show us how to live lives that honor and delight the Lord.
Let’s take a look at five powerful examples of faith that pleased God and what we can learn from each.
1. Abraham – Faith That Obeys Without Knowing the Outcome
God called Abraham to leave his homeland and go to an unknown land. Abraham obeyed, “even though he did not know where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8).
Later, Abraham was even willing to sacrifice Isaac, trusting God to fulfill His promise regardless of how impossible it seemed (Genesis 22).
🔑 Faith Lesson: True faith obeys even when we don’t understand the plan. Abraham’s trust deeply pleased God and made him the father of many nations.
2. Noah – Faith That Stands Alone
In a corrupt and unbelieving world, Noah was told by God to build an ark—long before rain had ever fallen from the sky.
Hebrews 11:7 says, “By faith Noah… built an ark to save his family.” His obedience in the face of public ridicule showed unwavering faith.
🔑 Faith Lesson: Sometimes faith means standing alone, obeying God when no one else understands. Noah’s faith pleased God because it trusted Him above popular opinion.
3. Moses – Faith That Chooses God Over Comfort
Moses could have lived a life of luxury in Pharaoh’s palace, but he chose to identify with God’s people instead.
Hebrews 11:24–25 says Moses “chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.”
🔑 Faith Lesson: Pleasing God often means choosing Him over comfort, wealth, or recognition. Moses’ choice showed that he valued God’s promises above worldly gain.
4. The Centurion – Faith That Recognized Authority
In Luke 7, a Roman centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant—but told Him not to come in person. “Just say the word,” he said, “and my servant will be healed.”
Jesus was amazed and said, “I have not found such great faith even in Israel!” (Luke 7:9). The centurion’s understanding of Jesus’ authority pleased Him greatly.
🔑 Faith Lesson: Recognizing who Jesus truly is—and trusting His Word alone—is faith that pleases God deeply.
5. The Woman With the Issue of Blood – Faith That Acts Boldly
After suffering for 12 years, a woman touched the hem of Jesus’ garment in faith and was instantly healed (Mark 5:25–34).
Jesus turned to her and said, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
🔑 Faith Lesson: Bold, desperate faith that reaches for Jesus pleases Him. Her belief in His healing power resulted in a miracle.
Common Threads in the Examples of Faith That Pleased God
Across these stories, you’ll notice three recurring patterns:
- Obedience: Each person took action based on God’s Word.
- Trust: They leaned on God’s promises, not human understanding.
- Surrender: They put God above everything—comfort, control, and logic.
These are the kind of decisions that reflect real, living faith.
How You Can Follow These Faithful Examples Today
If you’re wondering how to develop the kind of faith that pleases God, follow their lead:
- Obey even when it’s inconvenient
- Trust God’s timing and authority
- Stand firm when others doubt
- Surrender outcomes to Him
- Take bold steps of faith, even in weakness
These examples of faith that pleased God weren’t recorded for history alone—they’re models for us today.
Conclusion: Let Your Life Become an Example of Faith
God is still looking for people who will trust Him like Abraham, obey like Noah, choose Him like Moses, believe like the centurion, and reach like the woman with the issue of blood.
Without faith it’s impossible to please God, but with faith—even mustard-seed-sized—you can move mountains and bring joy to the heart of your Father.
Let your life become one of the modern examples of faith that pleased God.
Link to:
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[Why Without Faith It’s Impossible to Please God] – “These stories prove that faith truly pleases God—as Scripture declares.”
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[What Does It Mean to Walk by Faith and Not by Sight?] – “Each example shows what it means to walk by faith and not by sight.”
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[Faith as the Foundation of Christian Living] – “These heroes of faith built their entire lives on trusting God.”
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[The Rewards of Faith] – “Every one of these people received the rewards of faith in God.”