Harriet: Faith Through the Wilderness - Black Church (Hebrews 11:1-6)

Harriet Tubman once said, “I never lost a passenger.” Picture her standing at the edge of a dense, shadowy forest, the weight of countless dreams resting on her shoulders. Each time she set out on the Underground Railroad, it was more than just a journey; it was an act of fierce faith. She navigated the dark wilderness, her heart echoing the words of Hebrews 11:1—faith as “substance.” For Tubman, God’s directives were as tangible as the stars that twinkled above her, guiding her through the inky blackness.

The conviction she carried was a palpable force. Freedom was not yet visible; it was a distant glimmer, a promise etched deep within her soul. Imagine her whispering prayers amidst the towering trees, the rustling leaves a symphony of hope. Every step forward was a declaration, a movement toward liberation that required an unwavering trust in the unseen, a faith that the Black Church has embodied throughout history.

In that sacred space of faith, she became a beacon for many—like Abel, whose offerings were received despite the world's rejection, she offered her life in service and sacrifice. Like Enoch, she walked with God in a world rife with hostility, her very existence a testament to survival and liberation. This is the DNA of the Black Church: a tapestry woven with threads of survival faith, each strand a story of perseverance.

In every hymn sung and every prayer uttered, they have trusted God’s promise of freedom, forging ahead against all odds. Their journey reminds us all that faith is not simply belief; it is the courage to walk toward a future yet unseen, fueled by a hope that lights even the darkest path.