In the beginning of Hebrews 12:1-3, the author is reminding believers of a great cloud of witnesses. People who have finished the race, fought the good fight and are seated in heaven cheering us on until we have completed God’s will for our own life. Today, Christians need to follow the example of these witnesses, taking them to heart by studying the Hall of Faith, Hebrews 11.
Like the classic show Father Knows Best, sometimes we need to humble ourselves to heed the advice of our elders. Christians must swallow their pride, seek godly counsel and begin walking by faith, not by sight. Since the author of Hebrews compares life to a marathon, we need to take every day serious, seize each moment and be on guard for days can be evil, Ephesians 5:15-16.
While life may appear easy for certain individuals, the great cloud of witnesses risked failure for the kingdom of God. Building an boat before rain existed, telling others that your 90 year old wife was going to have God’s chosen son and that you would rather be a slave than grow up in royalty. Although, the world still thinks Christians are crazy today, remember Hebrews 12:1-3. Prepare yourself for life’s race through prayer, scripture reading and fasting so that whatever obstacles you endure along life’s road, faith will bring you home!
by Jay Mankus
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