Power for the race

 

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so 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, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12.1-2

 

We have looked at the need for getting rid of the baggage. We have looked at the need for patience and endurance. Now we can look at our goal and our power and our motivation.

 

In any race we have to keep our goal in mind. There has the be something at the finish line for us.

 

And there is.  Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith is standing there calling to us and encouraging us with His arms open wide to welcome us home.

 

And look at what He has already done – He did it with joy, He endured the cross, despised the shame, and He is sitting on the right hand of God.

 

Don’t let that fancy baubles of this world get us off track. Don’t be distracted by the affairs of this world – let’s just keep our eyes on Him