Let's continue to run our race of faith!! The only thing that keeps us from doing it freely is our sin of unbelief which slows us down and steals our endurance! Lay it aside! Keep believing, keep running, and keep looking up until we see His face! He's coming!
Almighty God:
"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."
Paul, in Hebrews chapter 11 talks about the great cloud of witnesses - the Patriarchs of faith: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Samuel, David, and the prophets. If we read their stories we know that they all faced sin, doubt, and tough times, but their faith prevailed until the very end and they were able to finish their race. They didn't let the sin of unbelief stop them.
In the same way, we need to lay down everything that is hindering us, preventing us from running freely, and causing us to lose faith. This includes past failures, hurts, regrets, our own insecurities, and moments when we questioned why God allowed certain things to happen.
Essentially anything that distracts us from focusing on Jesus, fosters fear and weakens our faith needs to be laid aside.
Don't let the seed of doubt take root and flourish! Put all your hope in Him. Keep running the race set in front of you, even in the midst of the trials and tribulations that you are going through. Our finish line is approaching, so set your heart on Jesus, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you, and help you regain strength and endurance, so you can run faster and with ease. Remember, all those Patriarchs of faith are rooting for us in heaven! Also, be patient with your self for Jesus is both the author and Finisher of our faith!
If you haven't started running your race - It's time!!!!
Believe Jesus is the Son of God, who died on the cross for our sins, He was buried and resurrected during the third day, so we can have eternal life with Him. He's coming soon for His Church!!
The moment you believe in Him and that He died for your sins - you're saved, justified, sealed until the day of redemption, and rapture ready!
The Holy Spirit will come to live inside of you - He will help you, guide you, change you, and be with you FOREVER! He will help you run the race!!
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