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“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward” (Hebrews 10:35).
The Jewish Christians, to whom the book of Hebrews was written, were suffering a lot of persecution for their faith in Christ. Sometimes it was easy to get discouraged, as they occasionally lost their property and other possessions. But God was pleased with their continuing confidence, for as it says in verse 34, they knew that they had in heaven “a better and an enduring substance.”
It is nice to lead a peaceful life in this world, but all down through the ages, Christians have been persecuted for their faith, and sometimes driven from their homes. Even today this is happening in some parts of the world. Then we need to remember that this world is not our home, and that everything down here is temporary. Our real home is in heaven, and we can be thankful for a place where nothing will ever wear out, and where nothing can ever be taken away from us. More than this, God will richly reward those who retain their confidence, and continue on faithfully for Him.
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