1. Take a good look at Hebrews 12:1-3. What does it say about our life here? Our we running a race on our own or is that a crowd running with us? This passage we have all read before, but have you applied it to your life? When things are tough to you fight back only to fail, maybe you buckle under certain temptations; you are NOT alone.

2. Turn to Hebrews 11 and take a look at the whole chapter. If anyone is in this crowd of witnesses these guys are. This is the "Hall of Faith" these people ran the race and now they are to cheer you own. But look at their struggles and their challenges
-Abraham vs.8-17; Gen.20
-Isaac vs.20
-Jacob vs.21; Gen. 27
-Joseph vs. 22; Gen 39:20
-Moses vs. 23-29
- Rahab vs. 31
-The others vs.32-40

These and the others who have gone since then are not in heaven strumming hearts. They are surrounding us, encouraging us to run the race to win! Be encouraged by those who have gone on before!

Heaven

1. Read Paul's passage in 2 Corinthians 5:1-9
a. What do you observe about our eternal destination from this passage?
b. What interesting words does Paul use to describe it?
c. What is the difference between “an earthly tent”, and an “eternal
dwelling?”
d. What impact does it have or should it have on how you live your life?

2. Have you ever thought why God gave us an imagination? Is it possible that God gave us an imagination so that we could imagine what it is like to be in his presence. How often do you think about Heaven as home? 2 Peter 3:13
a. Do thoughts of heaven penetrate your daily life?
b. If not, wake up and get in God's Word and remind yourself that today is an opportunity to make an investment in your future home.