Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us …
Hebrews 12 : 1 ( ESV)
The race that is marked out for us, is the lifelong test of faith that we experience during our time in this world. The race must be run with perseverance, with persistent patience and endurance. The race must be run by throwing off the sin that so easily entangles us. The race must be run with an awareness that our greatest danger is the temptation to give up and give in to sin, to return to the country we left and to once again become citizens of the world who follow its corrupt, God-defying ways.
Heavenly Father, help us to put aside the sins that have repeatedly gotten the best of us and keep us from growing as we could in our relationship with You. We must stop making the same foolish choices that have led us astray. Help us to focus on Jesus and the example He has set for us. The desire to become more like him must be our purpose in life. In Jesus name, Amen!
Johny Chua
