No Turning Back
- Bishop Keith Butler
- Jun 7
- 2 min read
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. (Hebrews 10:38-39)
Faith isn't merely a feeling or something we engage with on the weekends. It’s meant to be a lifestyle we embrace every day. The writer of Hebrews explained that this is how the just are called to live. Notice that he doesn’t present it as a suggestion but as an emphatic statement. Faith dictates how you walk, fight, stand, build, forgive, and move. It’s not a backup plan; it’s the only plan.
The writer of Hebrews then described how God is displeased, saying, “But if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Why? Pulling back is rooted in doubt—doubt in God’s promise, His person, and His provision. God is not pleased when we don’t take Him at His Word. Also, to draw back means to retreat, to pull away, or to compromise. But we are not to be those who draw back; we are those who press in.
When life gets hard, we press into His presence. When we can’t see a way out, we press into His promise. We believe until our soul catches up to our spirit. We stand until our body aligns with our faith.
This isn’t part-time faith; it’s not emotionally hyped faith. It’s about refusing to give up, holding on until we see the promise, and maintaining daily faith. Don’t give up on God.
Practical Application
Write down three things you are believing God for and create confessions from the Word about them. Refuse to draw back; continue to stand firm and live by faith daily.
