Hebrews 11 & 12

Hebrews 11 is one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. It is called the "Faith Hall of Fame" by many as it begins at creation and recounts many who lived lives of faith in God. Some of the stories eventually had endings that visibly justified their faith, but many ended their lives still holding to faith even though they never saw the answer they awaited. The writer described those as aliens and strangers on earth. These "citizens of Heaven" see earthly situations with an eternal view. When we are tempted to think that God has failed us or lost interest in our situation, we need to read these chapters over and over. Our life is not sunshine, lollipops and rainbows. It is a preparation for our heavenly eternal home. The struggles we endure are for our eternal benefit. For we are receiving an unshakable kingdom and we must always be thankful and reverent to the God who has prepared all of this for us.