In chapter 11 of the book of Hebrews – men and women who lived by faith in the living, eternal God are named – they are among the great cloud of witnesses.
(NASB) Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since, we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us…”

Followers of Christ, wherever you live, wherever you are this moment, you are surrounded by witnesses whose faith was in the living God.   They are in the presence of the Almighty Triune God in heaven…this moment.

We have a great cloud of witnesses encouraging us and cheering us on as we live by faith in the challenges of life.

What challenges are you facing today?  Only you can identify your circumstances.  The living God is giving you and me the opportunity to trust Him.

(NASB) Psalm 37:3 “Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”

(NIV) Psalm 37:7 “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when men succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

Take it to heart ~

There is a day coming when all of those whose faith is in the Lord Jesus will be verified and fulfilled.  We will say along with the great cloud of witnesses:

(NASB) Isaiah 25:9 “And it will be said in that day,
‘Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us.
This is the Lord for whom we have waited;
Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

And all of God’s people say, “Amen!”