If only I could walk and talk with Jesus!

Are you under the illusion that the life of a Christ-follower was far simpler for the New Testament disciples and apostles, because they had the privilege of walking and talking with Jesus in human flesh? Perhaps some things were easier-a question could be quickly asked and answered rather than waiting on prayers to be heard. But even so, those who walked with Jesus during His earthly ministry still had faith challenges to overcome.

Many doubted.

Many feared.

Many failed at times.

But all persevered until the end, leaving us a legacy of faith. How did they do it?

Here are forty daily devotionals about these individuals to encourage and inspire those who have put their faith in the Son of God. Ponder and meditate on the circumstances of suffering, joy, failure, and victory that made up their lives and consider the practical implications for your own faith. What did they discover about God, and how did their faith grow deeper and stronger as a result? Let us glean from the lessons our spiritual forefathers taught us by their faithful example and determine to leave our own legacy of faith that brings glory to God.