"For he looked for a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God....But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them. (Hebrews 11:10 & 16, KJV, NASB)
I read this passage two days before Sarah's Mom passed. I did not know that in little less than two days her name would be added to, "and time would fail me to tell of...." She was one of whom it could be said, "....God is not ashamed of...."
The list of those of whom Jesus says, "By faith...," has been in continual "revision" since Hebrews 11 was first written. Yes, Hebrews 11 lists the "great" names of Salvation History. But we must never forget that the intent of our Lord Jesus Christ is for all to be on that list; it's our choice. Jesus shed His Most Precious Blood that we can be listed among the, "By faith..," Saints throughout the ages. Yet, may we never forget, "He who endures to the end will be saved."
Everyone who continues to, "....the end..," running, "....the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus,.." will be on the list. Hebrews 11:13 says, "these all died in faith (obedience)." Norma did that. May it be our life's "epitaph."
Father, in Jesus' Name, "For all the saints who from there labors rest, who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia! Alleluia!" Amen.
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We send a hearty, "Thank you so much," to those who have expressed thoughts and words of support during these times. You cannot know how much we appreciate you.
I read this passage two days before Sarah's Mom passed. I did not know that in little less than two days her name would be added to, "and time would fail me to tell of...." She was one of whom it could be said, "....God is not ashamed of...."
The list of those of whom Jesus says, "By faith...," has been in continual "revision" since Hebrews 11 was first written. Yes, Hebrews 11 lists the "great" names of Salvation History. But we must never forget that the intent of our Lord Jesus Christ is for all to be on that list; it's our choice. Jesus shed His Most Precious Blood that we can be listed among the, "By faith..," Saints throughout the ages. Yet, may we never forget, "He who endures to the end will be saved."
Everyone who continues to, "....the end..," running, "....the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus,.." will be on the list. Hebrews 11:13 says, "these all died in faith (obedience)." Norma did that. May it be our life's "epitaph."
Father, in Jesus' Name, "For all the saints who from there labors rest, who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia! Alleluia!" Amen.
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We send a hearty, "Thank you so much," to those who have expressed thoughts and words of support during these times. You cannot know how much we appreciate you.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
