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