“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.” (Hebrews 1:2 NLT)
During a race last year, I was running close to a lady who was attempting to finish her first half marathon. Her coach was running alongside her, encouraging her the whole way. He wore a backpack containing all her supplies, so she wouldn’t be weighed down by anything extra. Yet, even with all this extra assistance, she was still struggling to finish.
God has mapped out a path for each of us. We must run this race with endurance and perseverance. Jesus is our coach. He runs alongside us, carrying our sins, so that we are not weighed down by any spiritual burdens. Our job is to focus on Jesus, who initiates and perfects our faith. Watch how He does it. Listen and follow His instructions. He never loses sight of the ultimate goal, the joyful finish line in and with God.
No comments:
Post a Comment