Who are we running our race for?

Hebrews 12:1-2 says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,  focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God .”

If you’re currently not living (running your race) for Jesus, this would be a good time to ask the question, “Why not?”

Perhaps you recognized you needed a Savior many years ago and put your faith in Jesus … but you find yourself distracted and that active & dynamic relationship you first experienced has fizzled and seems out of reach.

The great news is we can all do what Hebrews 12 encourages us to do by, “Laying aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”

I have my own list of trials and temptations that lurk at every turn of my race to distract me and keep me from a ‘No matter what’ commitment to finish my race strong.

We are literally all in this together, and I’d like to continue with some Scriptural encouragement over my next few posts for your consideration.