Heb 12:2 simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God.
I love to start my blogs with the Word of God. Mainly because I try to show that there is nothing left to be said which God hasn't said already. We are echos of His voice in the earth, reminders who themselves should be in the background.
At times in our Christian walk we tend to forget that there are standards, there are milestones of achievement to press towards, there are measuring devices which the Lord instituted for us to keep ourselves in check. Personally I mind what the Saints achieved before me, because it tugs at me to ask myself what I am doing to add to this glorious work.
The scripture in Hebrews tells us that we are "surrounded by witnesses". It is not a lone race, it is a race which has seen many phenomenal men and women go through untold suffering, go through seemingly insurmountable odds, attain indisputable victories..all so that we can see that there are no limits to what God can do through His man/woman. My spirit within me stirs to think of Joseph, who couldn't be kept down by the devices of men but continually rose to godly pinnacles of Governmental power. To think of Daniel who outlived Political regimes and consistently held onto God's principles to witness to King after King and turn the most notorious world powers of his time to the fear of Yahweh. Paul, Timothy, Philip, Stephen, Rahab, Dorcas, the "Marys", all these ran their race and won, for they made it into God's hall of faith.
How to Run
1. "Simply fixing our eyes on Jesus"...we have a Prince leader in the faith, everyone else is a witness to bear testimony that living for Him can only result in victory. 1Co 15:57 "but God be thanked who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" It is my challenge to everyone who has joined the faith to fix their eyes on Him, keep Him in the lead, make Him the focus of all your service, triumph is God-guaranteed.
2. "Fling aside every encumberance.."...when you run you want to be as light as possible. Keep your life as simple as possible when it comes to hindrances. 1Co_14:20 Brethren, do not prove yourselves to be children in your minds. As regards evil, indeed, be utter babes, but as regards your minds prove yourselves to be men of ripe years. To be ripe in Christ means having an understanding that sin shall no longer have dominion over you, therefore FLING IT OFF!
3. "Run with patience"...A lot of times we are not patient when it comes to our walk with God. His grace has brought us near to God, His grace keeps us in Him. Allow God to do His part in His time in you, as you blaze the trail of destiny. In a war there is no time to cry in the battle field because you missed the mark. You simply load and reload until the enemy threat is neutralized. If chastening is coming it's coming, take it and learn but keep moving. Be patient with others on the field with you, they deserve as many chances as you have gotten, so assist where you can, pray where you can..but run nonetheless!
Others have run and won, we have no excuse. Since time is only moving forward that is where we are looking, until He calls us to report back to base.
In His glorious service,
George Mwamlowe
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