Run Your Race

Hebrews 12:1-3


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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.


Wouldn't it be nice if things were easier? If we didn't struggle? If there were no obstacles to overcome? God never promised us an easy road. In fact, he promised us just the opposite. Following Jesus isn't easy... but..


He promised us something else too. He promised to always be with us. To laugh with us, and to cry with us, and to hurt with us, and long for something better right alongside us. He tells us, and more importantly showed us, that no matter what he will be there to give us strength, to give us power, to fill us with His love so that when things get hard, we have the strength to keep on going. To keep running our race.


What challenges are you facing today? This week? This year? What challenges will you still be facing 20 years from now? No matter how hard things get. Rely on Jesus to give you the strength to keep running your race.