That's Me! (Hebrews 12:1-2)

As I read the Bible and learn of the great saints of the Bible, it is easy to remember their life stories, because they are mine. Always ready to voice support but unable to commit; ambitious to be number one in God’s kingdom but not ready to count the cost; blessed with many gifts of service but easily distracted by petty jealousies and pride. Meet Peter, John, and Jonah. And by the way, look in the mirror. That’s me!

And there are others, many others. My faults are the same as the sins and faults of many of the great saints. The Holy Spirit has recorded these stories to instruct all believers in Jesus Christ. We are to be inspired by their lives and faith and learn from their sins and errors.

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 (NKJV)

I am still learning to obey God. It is painful to be reminded of my own sins as I read the Bible but thanks be to God that He has given me the answer to life’s problems. I do not need to wallow in my fears and sorrows. These great saints of the Bible are witnesses to me of God’s grace and mercy in their lives. I can persevere in this life because, like these witnesses and saints, I have placed my faith and trust in God, through my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He lived a perfect life of obedience to God, showing everyone that there is a better way to live. I do not need to aimlessly run through life. I now chose to run the race knowing that I will victoriously complete it because Jesus has already done it for me.

Praise God for His grace and mercy!

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.