DATE POSTED
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and I was blessed to be at Mariposa Apartment Homes, San Marcos, TX when God inspired me to prepare this devotional. My Footnote will tell you how to find and read any and all episodes that I have shared over the years.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Read Hebrews 12:1-2 in your Bible or click on it to read it online in the TLB.
… let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us. Keep your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterwards; and now he sits in the place of honor by the throne of God.

APPLICATION – as inspired by the Holy Spirit
I hope you’ve taken a moment to read the verses referenced above, as they’ll help you better grasp the context of this devotional.

Often, it’s incredibly difficult to see beyond the bubble of trouble, confusion, and even seemingly impossible circumstances we face daily. Yet these verses come from the “faith” chapter, reminding us that as children of God, we have a bright future ahead—one so glorious that our present struggles fade as we fix our hearts on the JOY to come.

The heroes of the faith lived this way, proving that this perspective truly works. If you knew you would be a millionaire next week, it would be much easier to endure today’s challenges. How much more, then, should the promise of eternal life in heaven with our Lord and Savior—the God of the universe—fill us with hope and JOY? It simply doesn’t get any better than that.

So be willing to say each day, “Come, Lord Jesus, come.” Click on those words and listen to a song that will encourage your heart.

God loves you, my friend—and so do I.

PRAYER
Thank You Lord Jesus for encouraging us with the hope of tomorrow – a time when we will be with You in glory forever! Without that hope, we may easily surrender each day because of our earthly challenges. But praise God, we have a future in heaven, everlasting joy in worship at Your feet. Future hope and greater prospects tend to give us hope and, with joy, we plow through our days here on earth, no matter how challenging they become. But we’re only human, so precious Lord, I ask that You give each reader a ‘heavenly’ mind that will help us think beyond our current circumstances. Let today, and each day that You allow us to remain here on earth, be filled with the hope of our eternal future in heaven with You. Thank You Lord for loving us so much that You gave, and so much that You promised us a bright future to enjoy with You. AMEN!

FOOTNOTE
If you have been challenged to make a decision today after reading this devotional, please take advantage of the information provided on my page ‘To Know Jesus’. Alternatively, consider speaking with a local Bible Teaching Pastor, or contact me at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I pray that one of God’s servants will pray with you and offer help and encouragement as you begin, or continue, your walk with Jesus. If you would like to read more of my devotionals, please visit NuggetsFromGodsWord.org, or if you choose, subscribe to receive a daily email containing each new devotional, as you will also find that option on this page. Friends, I encourage you to find a Bible teaching church home near your residence and attend as frequently as possible. Get to know God and allow His people to encourage and strengthen you in your Christian Walk while you invite God to work through you to bless them. God is at work among His people! Please consider being a part of that while also growing in your faith as you worship with fellow believers!