Note: It is not a ‘race of life’ BUT it is the ‘race of Faith.’
It is not an Olympic race either. This race of faith can only be run once you have been saved.
Therefore, we
also,1. V1.
“since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses.”2. V1.
“Let us lay aside every weight,”“encumbrance”
3. V1.
“and the sin which so easily ensnares us.”“entangles”
4. V1.
“and let us run”5. V1.
“with endurance the race that is set before us,”What Jesus Christ DID.
6. V2.
“looking unto Jesus,”7. V2.
“the author” –“the originator”
8. V2.
“finisher of our faith”“the perfecter”
9. V2.
“who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross,”10. V2.
“despising the shame,’11. V2.
“And hassat down
at the right hand of the throne of God.”Let us read: Hebrews 1:3,8-9.
Extra verses: Psalm 110:1; Luke 24:26; Philippians 2:8.
- In Isaiah 53:1-12. We read the wonderful example that our Lord’s experienced.
Let us read Isaiah 53:3-5. But read the whole section, you will experience a deep and profound blessing.
Paul also mentioned the ‘Striving for a crown’. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
- Ephesians 2:4-7. WOW what a goal – what a destiny.
- Romans 8:16-17. Mind blowing verses – Spiritual realities.
Paul’s example, 2 Timothy 4:6-8.
Is that the type of ‘race of faith’ that you and I are running for?