“There we also, since are surrounded by great a cloud of witnesses, 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, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:1-2)
IN HEBREWS CHAPTER 12, we are encouraged to persevere in faith, patience, and piety, He presents the superiority of the new covenant over the old one. He compares the godly and faithful life to a great race that requires discipline and calls for us to be alert against disbelief.
We are in great spiritual competition and we need to be faithful. This is possible by looking only to Christ, the origin, motive, and goal of our faith. It was He who endured suffering and died on the cross so that our faith might be on a solid base.
Not one who complies with the conditions will be disappointed at the end of the race. Not one who is earnest and persevering will fail of success. The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. The weakest saint, as well as the strongest, may wear the crown of immortal glory. All may win who, through the power of divine grace, bring their lives into conformity to die wit of Christ … And the reward given to those who win will be in proportion to the energy and earnestness with which they have striven (The Acts of the Apostles, p. 313).
God disciplines us because He loves us and allows us to grow in dependence on Him. He exhorts us to seek peace with everyone, not to follow Esaur example, who despised the right and privilege of the birthright. He warns us of the terrible results of unbelief and God’s judgment.
During a critical period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the press echoed a different news story. Suzanne Hoylaerts, a ninety-year-old Belgian woman, died of the effects of the virus because she gave up the use of a ventilator. It was an altruistic action because she wanted it to be used to save others. She said: “I don’t want to use an artificial ventilator. Save it for younger patients. I’ve already had a good life’’ Unfortunately, Suzanne died on March 22, 2020, of pneumonia and lack of oxygen.
On social media many mourned her death and called her a heroine. Her story is an example of solidarity and kindness. It stirs emotions in us and engages us.
How many people are needing ventilators in this world that lacks oxygen? How willing are you to have an altruistic, supportive, and kind life? How willing are we to give up something, a lot, or our whole lives for others to live?
Live by laying aside all the weight and sin and run patiently at God’s pace, looking permanently to Jesus.
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Taken from: Daily Devotions for Adults 2021
“HIS GRACE IS ENOUGH”
From: Bruno Raso
Colaboradores: Angelica Cuate & Alexandra Perez
