"All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth."
Hebrews 11:13
Have you ever watched an old clip of Winnie the Pooh and noticed how gloomy Eeyore is? His head is hung, his eyes are pointed toward the ground, and his mood is depressed. If he were real I imagine his body would ache from his poor posture, and his mind would be weary.
Some of us have an Eeyore attitude from time to time - I know I do. Down in the dumps, tired, and just worn out from the lows of life.
What would happen if we decided to change our position and look up? What would we see? If we strained our eyes and focused a little bit, maybe we could see a promise on its way. If we looked really hard, perhaps we could see God at work in our lives.
It's easy to hang our heads and put no effort into seeing the good, but it requires effort and faith to see beyond current circumstances.
We may not see it today, or tomorrow, and perhaps never in this earthly life, but your promise will come to pass! Look up today, and see God's hand at work in your life!
Devotion by Caitlin Walker