Give Heaven Something To Talk About

Wow! Today, I have been so thankful for faith family. The scripture Hebrews 12:1, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses…” As I have gotten older the thought of those that have gone on before me and led in faith, hope, and love brings me great comfort. The word “cloud” in this verse is taken from the Greek word repos. It describes clouds- just like the ones when you look up in the sky on clear days and sometime stormy. I think most people when we think of clouds dream of large puffy clouds with old prophets sitting on big pillows. But, there is way more to this word in Greek. The word “clouds” was also used to describe the highest seats in the grandstands, box seats. The seats at the top were called the “clouds” because they were so high up in the air. That means your seats are in the clouds, the highest place available. Then I think about being encompassed about, to be completely encircled by something high on every side. So, when in the Word of God it says laying all around us on every side and now clouds encompassed about we know that we are not alone! The very grandstands of heaven, full of our faith family, that persevered and stood the test are surrounding us and cheering us on. My heart needs this. This is so powerful to me. And since we are a sports theme family, I can really see it too. This should also remind us that we are not onlookers but participators and players. We are in the middle of the faith fight our whole lives whether aware or not. The enemy doesn’t like it when we realize our part. He doesn’t like it when we take a faith stand and decide to be immovable no matter what the facts, circumstances, emotions, or culture says. Today, I choose to do things that benefit the Kingdom of God. I choose to do drive back darkness by sharing the Light of Jesus. The fight of Faith is on! And when I look up into the grandstands of heaven and see that they are full of clouds, people just like you and me, it makes me want to fight harder. The steps of obedience which are the steps of faith will shake hell, and bring heaven to earth. Face the impossible and dream the unimaginable today. Let’s give heaven something to talk about. Something to watch and cheer for.