Hebrews 12:1 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.
It was Oswald Chambers, an early-twentieth-century Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher, who said. “Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking for is going to happen.” In a similar vane, William Barclay, another Scottish theologian wrote, “Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.”
Today’s verse is one that encourages us to keep going with endurance. However, it doesn’t tell us to keep going all by ourselves. It makes it clear, that as Christians we are in this together. We are to pray for each other, love each other, and encourage each other. This is one way that we endure the things of this life to grow in our relationship with God. The other things we can do are read scripture, pray, and assist other believers. Lastly, we must examine our lives for sin, and confess those sins. Jesus is awesome and will forgive us for anything we have ever done.
We are never alone and have each member of the body of Christ. We have Jesus who is with us every step of the way and promised to be with us until the end of the age. He never goes back on his promises. He loves you and died for you. You are never alone. Keep running with endurance and remain faithful until the end.
Jesus, there are times that I feel alone in this fight, but I know that is not the case. I thank you for my brothers and sisters in Christ who are there for me fighting beside me. Thank you for always being there and for loving me. Be with me today. Amen
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