There are many lessons we have to learn in our Christian life, there are the general lessons which are universal like perseverance,like faith,but then there are those lesson that as individuals we need to learn.We all without exception carry a lot of baggage that we need to deal with,the writer of Hebrews stresses this ,/Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,and let us run with patience the race that is set before us[12v1]. First of all the writer likens the Christian life as to a race,and in running this race,he states 3 things. [1] The cloud of witnesses, those he has mentioned in chap11,they had triumphant over life by faith,for some of them it meant laying down lies,it is now our turn to take part in this race of faith, Hughes, says,their example should be an inspiration for us to give of our utmost in the struggle. As they succeeded so can we,but consider ,that like them we are called to be a witness,to those watching on,our children,our nearest and dearest, our neighbours, our work colleagues. Think of the impact for harm if we fail in this race,think of the people we will cause to stumble,but think of the good we can do if we continue on to the end, consider ,Proverbs 10 v7/ The memory of the just is blessed/ may there be those who will rise up and praise the Lord ,for our witness while we lived.
A prayer......../ Dear God grant us that we will be faithful witnesses ,for Your glory, in Jesus name . Amen /
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