In fact, all the saints before us have had this attitude. The scripture says, “These all died in faith, not having received the promises but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a heavenly home.” (Heb 11:13,14)

And there’s the key; did you catch it? They saw the promises afar off and were thus assured. Friend, what are you looking forward to? A heavenly home? Like the faithful who have preceded us, can you see it? The promises are for pilgrims. Uttered by our Shepherd, they draw us on through the storms and trials, leading us home - back into the presence of God.