Run the Race Ahead with Endurance

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
HEBREWS 12:1 AMP

Hallelujah and glory be to God for this beautiful day and the privilege to rejoice and be glad in it.

The Christian journey is likened to a race, and to finish this race well we must be intentional and disciplined. No athlete competes with heavy clothing or unnecessary burdens; in the same way, we cannot expect to run the heavenly race while holding on to sins, habits, or distractions that weigh us down.

The scripture reminds us that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses—men and women of faith who have gone before us and testified to God’s faithfulness. Our lives should in turn inspire others to pursue Christ. This means letting go of every form of sin, even those we may call “little sins,” and choosing to walk in holiness daily.

Beloved, Jesus Christ is our strength. Because of Him, every unnecessary weight can be laid aside. As we keep our eyes on Him, we will receive the grace to endure, persist, and finish the race of faith victoriously.

Let’s keep our eyes on Jesus Christ and run our race with endurance till the end.

Lord Jesus, help me to lay aside every weight and sin that easily entangles me. Grant me the grace to endure and to finish my race faithfully. May I remain victorious now and forevermore, in Your mighty name. Amen.
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Complete the Race by testifying of the Good News of Jesus Christ

But I do not consider my life as something of value or dear to me, so that I may [with joy] finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify faithfully of the good news of God’s [precious, undeserved] grace [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life].
ACTS 20:24 AMP

Praise and glory be to God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it.

Hallelujah! Apostle Paul makes a statement of intent which should be running through the veins of every child of God. We glorify God for this beautiful day, let the joy of the Lord be with us.

Today’s scripture tells us that the Most significant thing to do as a child of God is to be preaching the good news of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul says he must complete the assignment and ministry entrusted to him by preaching the good news to set others free from sin.

This is the example that the Apostle has set for us to follow, that we shall continually preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world with joy. This calls for great sacrifice no wonder the Apostle Paul said he considers his life nothing compared to the assignment and ministry of Jesus Christ entrusted to him.

Have we availed ourselves for this assignment? This is the single most important assignment we need to strive to pursue, God be our help!

May we be instruments of God’s love to preach His gospel to all till His coming. May we complete the Master’s assignment. God be our help. God bless you loads.
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