Monday, May 18, 2015

Run with Perseverance

Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Ten years ago tomorrow, I said good-bye to my Grandfather!  When someone dies, it seems everyone tries to comfort those that grieve by saying they are in a better place.  I am thankful that I do believe my Grandfather is in a better place, however I question when people say this because not everyone that dies has heaven to look forward to. 

This world is not an easy place to live and profess your faith without being tested, growing weary and losing heart.  At the same time, everything that we face, Christ had it much worse!  He endured the cross, for you and for me.  He was tempted, mocked, and pushed to the limit. Yet he is the perfecter of faith!


My hope today is that when the race is over for each of us, that the world will be able to honestly say that we are in a better place.  Fix your eyes on Jesus and do not grow weary or lose heart!

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