Enduring to find the place where we belong

These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
(Heb. 11:13-16)
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Glory and weakness

God's goal is for our present experience and even more- our life- to make him look awesome, powerful, and trustworthy. If this is the case (and it is), how often do you think he'll let us pull things off with our own power and strength?