August 31 A Call to Endure Hebrews 12:1-2
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “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)
How are we to make it through these “Difficult Times?” We keep pressing forward, we keep focused on the goal, we keep moving, regardless of the obstacles, and we do it while focused on Jesus! The scripture tells us that “Sin can and does, easily ensnare us,” so we have to remain focused and remain active! My baseball coach used to shout from the dugout, “KEEP YOUR MIND IN THE GAME AND KEEP MOVING!” I was a mediocre player, at best, yet, when Coach Britt would instruct me, I listened to every word and attempted, as best as I could, to obey his directions! Amazingly, he always knew what was best and, when I listened to his instructions, I was successful! I have always attributed my baseball success to his wise coaching and his ability to instill confidence and expectation in every one of us that played for him. Jesus provides that same level of “Coaching” for our lives and for the “Race” of Life! Regardless of the obstacles, challenges and struggles, God has provided the encouragement, the directions and the determination to “Run the Race of Life” to the very end! Just as I believed in the directions of Coach Britt to ensure success on the field, I, absolutely, believe in the Divine Ability of God, through Jesus Christ, to provide all that I need to successfully navigate through this life AND SUCCESSFULLY MAKE IT TO THE END! Keep looking to Jesus! Forget the obstacles, disregard the challenges…REMEMBER, As a Born Again, Blood Bought Child of God, WE ARE OVERCOMERS! Once again, THIS WORLD IS NOT OUR HOME, WE ARE JUST PASSING THROUGH!!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…Remember, THE BEST IS YET TO BE!!