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.
Thoughts on Today's Verse....
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 t! o be with him. Let's desire our heavenly country!
Testimony of the woman to resurrection of Jesus
Matthew 28:8
So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples
Luke 24:9
And returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.
John 20:11
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb.
Thoughts
.. The most powerful testimony is a godly life.
.. God never abandons us.
.. The most powerful testimony is a godly life.
.. The One who holds the universe together will not let go of you.
.. The Spirit of God renews our minds when we meditate on the Word of God.
Thoughts on Today's Verse....
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 t! o be with him. Let's desire our heavenly country!
Testimony of the woman to resurrection of Jesus
Matthew 28:8
So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples
Luke 24:9
And returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.
John 20:11
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb.
Thoughts
.. The most powerful testimony is a godly life.
.. God never abandons us.
.. The most powerful testimony is a godly life.
.. The One who holds the universe together will not let go of you.
.. The Spirit of God renews our minds when we meditate on the Word of God.
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