Desiring a Better Country,Hebrews 11:8-16

Derek Harm - 3/23/2025

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What does it mean to live as strangers and exiles on earth while longing for something greater? Hebrews 11:8-16 gives us the story of Abraham and Sarah—ordinary people who trusted in an extraordinary God. Their faith teaches us that:


✔️ Faith requires stepping into the unknown—Abraham obeyed God’s call even when he didn’t know where he was going (v.8).

✔️ Faith relies on God’s power, not human ability—Sarah conceived because she believed in the faithfulness of God (v.11).

✔️ Faith focuses on eternity—they desired a better country, a heavenly one (v.16).


Through Jesus, God has prepared a place for us, and He is not ashamed to be called our God. This truth gives us the courage to persevere, trust His promises, and live for what truly lasts.

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