Hebrews 12
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. 3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. 4 After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.
How could I ever grow weary in living for my Lord? I haven’t had to face anything in comparison to the Old Testament prophets, much less the Apostles and other leaders of the 1st century church, or even anything remotely resembling what modern day martyrs face! May I keep my eyes fixed on Christ, remembering that no matter what I may go through in this life for the cause of Christ, it is worth it. No matter what!
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