Michael speaks to one of the most
interesting passages in all of Scripture.
Many Christians face what God talks about in Hebrews 11:36-40, and
“why?” they wonder. Let’s see what
Michael says…
And Those Others
---and others experienced mockings and
scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn
in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went
about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated
({men} of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains
and caves and holes in the ground. And all these, having gained approval
through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had
provided something better for us, so that apart from us they should not be made
perfect. --Hebrews 11:36-40
Are you one of the “others” who has trusted
God for a restored relationship, the health of a child, a godly home, the
salvation of a relative, or just the simple stirring of God within that brings
assurance? If you have trusted and not given into despair, then you are one of
the “others” who give something to God that no angel in heaven can give Him,
and that is faith. The “others” may walk in darkness, seeing nothing their
whole lives, and yet stand fast, believing in a God they cannot see. Can you
imagine how pleased He is? You are pulled on all sides to give up, and yet you
have chosen to believe without seeing! You have stood fast in the midst of the
reversals! The world is not worthy of you, and to it you simply do not belong!
Your place is above, seated with the Father and judging angels! If you have
believed and not received, count yourself blessed.
- Mike Wells
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