Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of
witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset
us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the
joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set
down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Heb 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners
against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Running the Race of Life
The Christian life is often described as a race—one that has been designed by
God. In it, we are called to fulfill God’s purposes for us, namely, to be
conformed to Christ’s likeness and to bring God glory.
To run the race we need to know the route. The Bible serves as our map as well
as our compass and guidebook. It’s an infallible manual for godly living, which
is needed in our culture of contradictory voices
all claiming to have the truth. To complete the race, we need inspiration and
correction. Scripture provides both through the true accounts of biblical
personalities. Some of us are like King Saul, who
answered God’s call and began the race in strong fashion. (1 Samuel 10:9)
Correction comes when we realize that our eyes, like his, have lost their focus
on God’s agenda—that we have become immersed in the world’s ways and have
faltered. Others are like Paul,
who lived an ungodly life for years before salvation. His life inspires us to
persevere and to embrace God’s plan with growing passion. During a race we will
encounter obstacles, against which we must persevere: criticism from believers
and unbelievers; opposition
to our stand for Jesus; periods of loneliness and uncertainty when the way isn’t
clear. The Holy Spirit strengthens us as we study God’s unchanging character and
timeless promises.
How well are you running the race? How are you responding to the pressures of
life? Remember that Christ, who is our very life, is always running with us. And
be encouraged through the Scriptures.
DO YOU ?
Do you ever feel
discouraged and dissatisfied? Do you ever have
feelings of unrest and fear of the future?
Does the thought of death and the hereafter
haunt you?
YOU ARE
Are you
looking for an unconditional love? Someone who
accepts you where you are and loves you no
matter what? Look no further than a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he
cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Never let the enemy tell
you that you re worthless or insignificant.
You have value in the eyes of God so great
that it was worth dying for. You are a
blessing to the world.
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forgiveness and unconditional love is
available for anyone who asks?
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