Hebrews 12:1-2

Do you ever feel like the days are flying by or think, “I can’t believe it’s already this month”? It’s true that there are times when the days seem to fly by as we race from one commitment to another. But have you ever considered that there are those watching you as you race about your day and through the years? 

Hebrews 12:1-2 tells us, “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” 

Gulp. There is a cloud of witnesses watching us? If your eyes are widened at this verse, be assured, mine have been as well.

How is it possible for us to run our race in a way that honors God? We can lay aside encumbrances and entangling sins. We can run with endurance with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith; following His example. 

We have a race to run even as Jesus did. We may not like it and in fact, despise it. Yet God has set the joy of heaven before us and it is that on which we are to set our eyes as Jesus did. 

About that great cloud of witnesses watching us race…. what are they observing about us? How will we run better today? 

Lord Jesus, I praise You, the AUTHOR AND PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH. Thank You for taking the lead so I can follow You and Your example. I worship You. 

Learn how to contend for the faith in the times in which we live through Debbie’s Bible study of Jude, Contend Earnestly for the Faith. Purchase a copy HERE. You can also access the free accompanying videos, podcasts, and listening guides HERE.