Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
The verses above remind me of these verses: 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Reinforced and reassuring – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.