Do you know that you’re a stranger in a strange land?
These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Hebrews 11:13
Author God,
I love how your Word
reminds us of things we know are true
but often forget.
This passage in Hebrews 11 reminds us of a crucial reality:
“We are strangers and exiles” on this earth.
Although the redemption of all things in Christ has begun,
we await the reign of grace that will be his eternal kingdom.
When we look at the state of the nation
or the state of this world and say,
“This is not the way it’s supposed to be,”
we remember that this is not our home;
we are seeking a heavenly homeland (Hebrews 11:16).
We have the best good news
that you are “not ashamed to be called our God,”
that you have prepared a city for us (Hebrews 11:16).
Until that day comes when we reach our final destination,
let us live as citizens of that home,
bringing your shalom
by the power of your Spirit
wherever we walk on this earth.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Read Hebrews 11:1-40.
