Hebrews 11:8-10

Source: Paul in Austria

Title, idea or subject of the passage:
Hebrews 11:8-10
God makes it possible to live a life of faith, even though the circumstances make it seem impossible

Context in the passage that relates to you:
To go …not knowing where you are going (v.8) - life is uncertain especially when you don’t know know what will happen or where you will end up.

living as an alien in a foreign land is very uncertain. (v.9) The person doesn’t know the culture. It leaves us disadvantaged and vulnerable

looking for a city with foundations. (v.10) There are 4 important “therefores” in the surrounding verses which help us to recognize the foundations.
1. draw near to God and hold on (10:19-25)
2. let go of sin and focus on Jesus (12:1-2)
3. strengthen and heal the weak (12:12-13)
4. worship God (12:28)

Context in your life that relates to the passage:
Hassan had lived in Germany for 2 years. He learned the language, found a community of friends and joined a church. After 2 years the police came late at night to arrest him and deport him from the country. He was an “alien”, and his case for asylum was decided and he was no longer welcome. Within 8 hours he was transported out of the country, leaving behind his family who had applied under a separate asylum case.