Hebrews 11:36 And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; 38 They wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. 39 And all these obtained a good report through faith.
The fact is that those who died by the stake were just as much heroes of faith like the Hebrew worthies who walked through the fire without being burned. All of them without exception remembered the promises. However, they left the fulfilment up to The Lord, who would always do what is best and right in their particular circumstance, and because of this, their faith was not shaken, even though it was severely tried.
Like all those who would follow in their footsteps, our understanding of the anatomy of promises must include the three basic, fundamental, and structural elements namely: [1] God is able. [2] He will deliver. [3] But if not. When these fundamentals are understood, it leaves in God’s hand the exercise of discretionary power to do or to permit whatsoever will be best in any given situation.
Deuteronomy 32:3 Because I will publish the name of the Lord: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!