Running with Endurance

my grandboy: "Wheels"

"...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith..." (Heb. 12:1b-2a NASB)

Our grandboy may be the smallest little fellow on his soccer team, but he's the fastest! His coach nicknamed him "Wheels".

I've heard Dr. James Dobson say on more than one occasion, "Life isn't a sprint; it's a marathon." How do you finish a marathon? By endurance and perseverance. How do we finish life's race? By keeping our eyes on Jesus, the One who gives perseverance and encouragement (Romans 15:5); who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Jesus who endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Heb. 12:2b-3).

Feeling a bit weary, beloved? Set your eyes on Coach Jesus and run by faith and endurance.