SAVING FAITH ISN’T EASILY SATISFIED
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WORD FROM THE HOLY BIBLE FOR TODAY
Hebrews 11:15–16
“If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.”
REFLECTION
THE HOPE OF EXILES ON THE EARTH
“Faith sees the promised future that God offers and “desires” it. “As it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.” Dwell on this for a moment.
There are many people who water down what saving faith is by making it a mere decision with no change of what one desires and seeks. But the point of this text in the great faith chapter in the Bible — Hebrews 11 — is that living and dying by faith means having new desires and seeking new satisfactions.
Verse 14 says that the saints of old (who are being commended for their faith here in Hebrews 11) were seeking a different kind of country than this world offered. And verse 16 says they were desiring something better than what a present earthly existence could offer. “They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.”
They had been so gripped by God that nothing short of being with God would satisfy.
So, this is true saving faith: seeing the promises of God from afar, and experiencing a change of values so that you desire and seek after and trust in the promises of God above what the world has to offer.”
- By John Piper. © Desiring God Foundation.
SAVING FAITH ISN’T EASILY SATISFIED
THE HOPE OF EXILES ON THE EARTH
As followers of Jesus, our hearts should be set on the eternal home He has prepared for us, not on the temporary things of this world. We should be seeking God daily through prayer, His Word, and a life of obedience, allowing Him to shape our thoughts and actions. Instead of longing for the past or worldly comforts, we must press forward in faith, living with purpose and hope in His promises. Our lives should reflect Christ’s love, showing kindness, serving others, and sharing the gospel boldly. By keeping our focus on Him, we will walk in holiness, trusting that the best is yet to come. Let us live each day as citizens of heaven, shining His light in all we do!
Neven MacEwan
Heavenly Father, thank You for calling us to something greater than this world—to a heavenly home with You. Help us to set our hearts and minds on things above, not on the temporary distractions around us. Give us the strength to walk in faith, the wisdom to seek Your will daily, and the courage to live as citizens of heaven. Let our lives reflect Your love, our actions bring glory to Your name, and our words share the hope of Christ with others. Keep our eyes fixed on Jesus so that we may press forward with joy, knowing the best is yet to come. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Neven MacEwan
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