Endurance To Keep Running
Friday, August 23
Endurance To Keep Running
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Hebrews 12:1
The believer’s life is likened to a race and in this race it’s not how to begin but how you finish. ‘Let us run with endurance’. To endure is to persevere. Running with endurance means staying the course, even when it gets tough. It involves perseverance, patience, and determination. The race set before us is not a sprint; it is a marathon that requires long-term commitment and resilience. We may face trials, temptations, and setbacks, but we are called to endure. Reflect on the challenges you face in your faith journey. How can you rely on God’s strength to persevere?
We can look to our Lord Jesus Christ for encouragement in this area. 1 Peter 2:21 uses the same word used to describe Jesus when He endured the cross. Nothing turned Him back – He never lost sight of the goal. We run in the steps of Jesus. It will involve opposition and even suffering. The race isn’t run for applause or reward, but for Christ alone. Love for Him keeps us in the race.
Remember that Jesus endured the cross for us, setting an example of ultimate endurance and perseverance. Today consider the areas of your life where you need more endurance. Pray for God’s strength and commit to pressing on, even when it is difficult.
Prayer for today: Lord, give us the endurance to keep running the race You have set before us. Strengthen our hearts and minds to stay faithful to You, no matter what challenges we face. Help us to rely on Your strength and not our own. Amen.