Hebrews 11 -- the faith chapter reminds us of the great faith of all those who had died -- those who, though not having received what was promised, yet kept their faith in Him. There are things in our lives that can bring us down, but if we turn to His Word, He will definitely bring joy to us.
We have a choice.
We can have extenuating circumstances that can cause us to hurt or be sad, but we can be joyful in our hearts even in those times, knowing God is in control.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The next time we have a bad day, how are we going to respond to it? It might even be a blessing in disguise, granted so that we might spend some extra time with our heavenly father.
Hebrews 11:1-2
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
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