Read: Hebrews 12:1-5
The great cloud of witnesses contains all the saints described in Hebrews chapter 11. Their faithfulness is a constant encouragement to us. It reminds us that we do not struggle alone and that we are not the first to struggle with all the problems we face. Others have run the race and won, and their witness stirs us to run and win also. When you are faced with hardship and discouragement, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture, but you are not alone.
As fellow Christians we are encouraged by our own personal experience with Christ, and that of our brother and sister who are on the same journey of life. You are not alone. You can get help. Many others have already made it through this stage of life you are in, enduring far more difficult circumstances than you have.
We understand that through our suffering we develop Christian maturity. It teaches us patience, makes us realize our need for Christ, strengthens our resolve, encourages our humility and ensures our final victory. Christ endured the cross to the end so that we may gain eternal life. What an inspiring heritage in Christ Jesus.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the great clouds of witnesses who encourage us to run the race that is set before us. Amen.
Audrey Arthur,
Certified Lay Minister
The great cloud of witnesses contains all the saints described in Hebrews chapter 11. Their faithfulness is a constant encouragement to us. It reminds us that we do not struggle alone and that we are not the first to struggle with all the problems we face. Others have run the race and won, and their witness stirs us to run and win also. When you are faced with hardship and discouragement, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture, but you are not alone.
As fellow Christians we are encouraged by our own personal experience with Christ, and that of our brother and sister who are on the same journey of life. You are not alone. You can get help. Many others have already made it through this stage of life you are in, enduring far more difficult circumstances than you have.
We understand that through our suffering we develop Christian maturity. It teaches us patience, makes us realize our need for Christ, strengthens our resolve, encourages our humility and ensures our final victory. Christ endured the cross to the end so that we may gain eternal life. What an inspiring heritage in Christ Jesus.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the great clouds of witnesses who encourage us to run the race that is set before us. Amen.
Audrey Arthur,
Certified Lay Minister
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