Mar23

This morning in my quiet time I read and reflected on Hebrews 12:1-3.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.”

Here are some thoughts that came to mind:

1. Are there any good things in my life that should be ‘stripped off’ in order to be less consumed by things that distract me from my calling? Am I content or is my life cluttered?
2. Are there sins that are tripping me up that I should deal with?
3. Am I focused on my race; the race God gave me to run, not someone else’s? Am I envious of someone else’s race or am I trying to run a race that God didn’t call me to?
4. Am I keeping my eyes on Jesus? His focus on our salvation and his return to the Father saw him through the terrible ordeal of the cross.

Dealing with these matters will go a long way in helping me run my race with endurance and not grow weary and lose heart.

Maybe what God brought to my attention this morning will be of help to you.

Tim