1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Life can get tough some times! And it can be so easy to look around us, and see the weight of our circumstances, and let those circumstances get us down!
But that's why this passage was written! For those tough times!
The point of this passage of Scripture is to not look at your circumstances, but to look to Jesus! When you see Jesus, you will be deeply encouraged. Your weary heart will be renewed and you He will lift you up.
Why? Because Jesus is the True Source of Peace and Joy. Not circumstances! Not what is going in life! Sure, when things are going great for you, it's easy to be happy. But what about when things are going tough? How do you stay happy in those times?
Paul said that he had learnt to become content (satisfied) in ALL circumstances. At ALL times! Do you know why? Because he set his sights on Jesus! The one who PERFECTED our faith!
So I encourage you today... don't lost heart! Don't grow weary! And the only way you're going to do that is by looking to Jesus!
As the famous old song says..."Look FULL into His wonderful face! And the things of this world will grow strangely dim."
As this Scripture says; throw off everything that so easily hinders and entangles. It is so easy to get caught amongst the tough times of this life, and become discouraged. But my friend, when you look to Jesus, your heart will be set on fire, and you will be joyful no matter what your circumstances are!
So take some time out today to just sit at His feet. Come into His Presence. His arms are open wide, and He longs to satisfy your deepest desire.
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