(Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV) Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, {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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
We are all running in a race! This is not a race with temporal results or implications. It is a race with eternal consequences!
Each and every one of us must run this race to the best of our ability, trained and nurtured by God, through the Holy Spirit.
God urges us to run our race with “endurance”.
Endurance doesn’t come easily. It takes lots and lots of training and hard work, and it usually comes with a fair amount of fighting and resistance.
Building endurance requires a lot of discipline. Discipline is something that not too many of us like, whether it’s self-discipline or discipline applied by someone who is over us or in charge of us.
It’s so very important that we remember that the race we’re running isn’t just some earthly sporting event with a bunch of fans cheering for their favorite runner. This race involves our eternal soul, and we have God cheering us on from His heavenly throne!
If you’re tired today, lift your eyes to heaven and draw strength from God, our creator and the supplier of our needs.
When we cross the finish line, He will be there waiting for us.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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