December 13: Hebrews 9-11

A city prepared by God!

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.
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.

Observation: As people age, they often think about places they have been and would like to return. I’m sure some would like to visit places they have only heard about. However if our aging has been done in the Lord, we should be looking for a better country and a city prepared for us by God!

Application: Having lived in Hawaii for many years, when I hear people say how much they would like to visit the Aloha state, I like to tell them, “It is indeed beautiful, but if you are going to heaven, you will not feel like you missed a thing.”

Prayer: Lord, May I be as diligent in preparing my heart for you as you are in preparing a place for me! May you enjoy living in my heart as much as I will enjoy living in the place you are preparing for me! Amen.

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!