Introduction
Genesis 29:18-20Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11:1-6Hebrews 11:7 – Noah’s faith in God caused him to build the ark.Hebrews 11:8-10 – Abraham had faith enough to move. See Genesis 12:1. It didn’t matter where God was leading him on earth. He was looking forward to heaven.Hebrews 11:13-16Choosing what to focus on is a life-changing strategy.Paul in prison.
Philippians 4:10-13 – Paul had learned to be content.Philippians 4:8 – Dwell on the good things!“Sometimes it just depends on us.”Philippians 1:3-5, 12-14 – Paul was constantly thinking about spiritual things.The example of Joni Tada.You see what you’re looking for.
James 1:2 – This is a deliberate decision.Hebrews 12:2-3 – Jesus endured the cross because of the joy set before Him.If I’m looking for something positive, I’ll find it.