Hebrews 11:16 New International Version (NIV)
16 Instead, they were longing for a better country—a
heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their
God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 11 is full of reminders of the great heroes of
faith from long ago. Many of them risked everything — some even paid the
ultimate price — for their faith. How did they live out such a strong faith in
the face of such difficulty and persecution? They were looking for a better
place, a better home, a better country, a better city — a heavenly one. God
prepared this better place for them. He is proud to be called their God and
welcome them to that better place. And this better place, this better country,
is also promised to us as people of faith! Jesus promised us that he is
preparing for our arrival at our heavenly home and he will come back and take
us to be where he is (John 14:1-4). If the Lord is longing for us to join him,
then surely we can have a deep longing to be with him. Let's desire our
heavenly country!
Thought for today:
Does my faith ask me to look at the big picture and is it a sustaining faith?
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