SEEING FROM AFAR
Hebrews 11:13-16
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
Encouraging Words
We have a whole host of saints and patriarchs that have gone before us who have demonstrated for us the power of faith. So many of them looked forward to the coming Messiah and never gave up on their hope. They demonstrated for us that this kind of hope can lead us to godly and fulfilled lives. We learn from these saints how much our God loves those who anxiously wait for Him and live their lives as if He will be there any moment. This is practical, working faith. Glory be to God!
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