Hebrews 11-13, Psalms 27
What God said to me – When you read in my word about people of great faith you see people who were conquerors and who saw great miracles – that’s where you like to put your focus – you like “happy” endings. However, while you see some people healed or resurrected in scripture, you also see others who were tortured and who suffered greatly – some who walked through the Red Sea on dry land yet others who were scourged and imprisoned. It begs the age-old question – “why do bad things happen to good people” or “why do I allow My children to suffer”? You must remember that you are more than conquerors – I have promised you a future hope so you must learn to take your eyes off of your circumstances and keep your eyes fixed on that hope. Cling to My sovereignty and My plan for you which is always for your good and for My glory. You must learn to set everything else aside so you can run the race set before you by fixing your eyes on Me, the Author and the Perfecter of your faith.