Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witness, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
As we look to You Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, the One who for the joy set before You endured the cross and have sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. I'm strengthened by Your Holy Spirit to endure till one day when I'm forever with You in glory. I'm so thankful for the great cloud of witnesses that testify of the truth of who You are and all that You have done. As the Bible says Abel offered a costly sacrifice, Enoch lived in a way that pleased You. Abraham was obedient to go to a land he didn't know and willing to offer his son trusting You completely to raise him up. Sarah bore in her old age. Issac exhorted his sons to obey the covenant, Jacob likewise reminded his sons of Your promises. Joseph expressed confidence that You would bring the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses' parents refused to carry out the commands of Pharoah to kill their child, who then turned his back on the passing pleasures of sin and sided with the downtrodden children of Israel and lead them out of Egypt and also carried out Your difficult commands. Joshua trusted You to give them victory, Rehab believed in Your power and helped the spies and so many more people trusted You for power and victory and refused to compromise their faith even in the midst of life-threatening circumstances. Lord, when the saints come marching in, I want to be counted in their numbers. So today Lord I lay aside every weight and sin which so easily ensnares me and run straight into Your loving arms. Amen.
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