Morning Thoughts – Be a Runner

Be a Runner

Runners are taught to focus on the finish line. They are to never look
at what’s going on around them because they will lose their concentration
on the finish line. The author of Hebrews has some encouraging words
for us as we run the race set before us.

Hebrews records, “Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who
blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better
get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual
fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished
this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where
he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up
with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there,
in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging
in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility
he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!
Hebrews 12:1-3 (MSG)

Today, focus on the finish line – that’s where Jesus is and He’s cheering you on.

Be Blessed and Be a Blessing
Remember God Loves You and I do too.
Mom, Granny, Sharan
Jesus is coming soon – get ready!