Hebrews 11: 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Hebrews 11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned…. The choices that have been made to serve God from a willing heart of love would be sealed for eternity, because that is who you are and that’s who you will be at your very core for eternity. Thus, there are seven important truths about the battle for your mind that must now be considered.
Truth # [1] The invisible war taking place, is a battle for control of your mind. God has already gained the victory on Calvary, through Christ, but persons will have to choose to participate in that victory from a willing heart, not fettered by fear or by force….. [The Desire of Ages pp 392] They were greatly displeased, and wishing to wound the Savior and to gratify the malice of the Pharisees, they turned their backs upon Him, and left Him with disdain.
[The Desire of Ages pp 392] Their decision was never afterward reversed; for they walked no more with Jesus. As those disaffected disciples turned away from Christ, a different spirit took control of them. They could see nothing attractive in Him whom they had once found so interesting. John 6: 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
John 6:67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away?
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!