It is difficult to stay motivated when there is a long road ahead and the finish line is a far distance away. I remember trying to press through college and wondering if I would ever finish. As time passes and the goal appears so far out of reach, it is hard to keep from falling off course.
In Hebrews, the writer mentions how Abraham, Noah and others died believing the promises of God. They had not yet received what they were promised. They believed. But they had not yet received. The writer said, “They saw it all from a distance and welcomed it.”
We receive promises from God just as these great men. These promises are from a distance. We too can only believe God and welcome what He has promised. He keeps His promises. He is faithful. There might be times when it is hard to stay motivated, but this life is a small span compared to the eternity we have with God. From a distance is a peace unable to comprehend. From a distance there is joy like no other. From a distance is life in abundance, eternal life, true life as God intended.
“All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth.” – Hebrews 11:13 [NLT]
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