Let Us Run

Hebrews 12: 1-2 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.

I recently happened to see a video of a college student running some race. Towards the end for some reason, her legs caved in with great pain and she literally crossed the finish line crawling. Her determination was fascinating. Her goal was not to come first or second, at that moment of time, her goal was to finish the race. Her face shone with much pride and great happiness while she was being lauded for her amazing perseverance in finishing the race.

Towards the finishing line it was interesting to watch her coach cheering her on to complete the race but all the while he was looking at her closely for any further signs of physical failure.

In this race of life, sin will weigh us down. Most times sin is comforting, beautiful, and attractive to the point that we can lose sight of our goal, Jesus Christ. That is actually the main aim of the devil. The moment we lose sight of our Author we will miss the complete story.

Our goal is not heaven but our goal is Jesus Christ. He has saved us by His precious blood and keeping that in view we got to reach the finish line.

Many a time we can blame someone else for our sin or our habitual sins. I love the way God asks us to remove what weighs us down. He is going to be there like the coach encouraging us to finish the line. He is though a gentleman and will not force us to abandon our sin.He will convict, admonish and let us know that it is not good for us, but He will never force us to abandon our sin. He has bestowed us with free will and given us the guideline. The choice is ours.

Perseverance is the key to our spiritual race. People's opinions, ideologies, daily trials and tribulations will all test our perseverance.

Our goal is to prayerfully look at Jesus and keep going. Hebrews 12:2b states,"For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning it's 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.

Consider not all that surrounds you today but consider Him...who endured the cross on our behalf. Consider Him, consider the cross and keep running!