[Discoveries] 01-20-08 Return of the King -- Hebrews 11:9

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/*Because [Abraham] believed God, he lived like a stranger in the land 
God promised him. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob. They had the 
same promise he had. -- Hebrews 11:9 WE*/

Appearances can be deceiving. In Tolkein's classic novel, /Lord of the 
Rings/, the ragged ranger, Strider, is actually Aragorn, the high king 
of Gondor. In the same way, some among us who seem odd or unimportant 
will receive great honor in heaven, while others who seem great won't 
even make it through the door.

Abraham "lived like a foreigner in the country God promised to give him" 
(New Century Version). He camped out in tents on the land that belonged 
to him. When he wanted to bury his wife, he had to buy plot of land.

Faith teaches us that the world is not what it appears to be. In its 
present form it is passing away. Something new is coming. The steward of 
Gondor went mad as the high king approached. In our world, a much 
greater High King is coming. The keepers of this world will be shaken 
from their thrones.

Jesus had no place to lay His head even though He owned every palace. It 
didn't seem to trouble Him or deter Him from His task. Sometimes we 
Christians play the role of the scum of the earth. Faith tells us that 
not only is Jesus coming back; so are we.

Be encouraged!
Dwight



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