Heb11:13 These all died in faith...confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Heb11:16 But now they desire a better country , that is heavenly; wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he had prepared for them a city.
Hebrews is a book of people of faith.
What exactly is faith?
Heb11:1 defines faith as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
About 2 weeks ago, I brought home the above little cute green ball of grass from this orchid farm in Jurong. Unknowingly that it could flower! Just barely few days back, all of the sudden some of the green leaves turned red and purple. One day earlier I couldn't see any thing but next day -POP! A little yellow flower appeared . Another day later, POP! Another flower bloomed!
I was not expecting it so I did not hoped for a flower. But having seen one flower, I started to hope to see more!
Going through the glorious picture of the new city in Rev 21, I came across Heb11. Abraham was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance. Well he obeyed, not know where to go. He looked for a city which had foundations - whose builder and maker is God! His desire was for a better heavenly country! And God had prepared for them new city!
Having tasted the Lord's goodness, I would expect us to long for more! It is exciting! The exercise of Faith! The green grass ball experience : Anticipation! Yes, the eagerly awaiting in the morning -for more of those pretty blooms!
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