Hebrews 11:14-16 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

          14Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.
          15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.
          16Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

— Hebrews 11:14-16

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Illustration of Hebrews 11:16

Inspirational illustration of Hebrews 11:16 -- 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

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Illustration of Hebrews 11:16

Illustration of Hebrews 11:16 -- Instead, they were longing for a better country — a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

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