Devotion:
Read Hebrews 12:1-3.
Growing up on a farm, working long hours in the two acre garden and in the fields, we learned to create straight rows for planting. The rule was not to look down at the ground in front of you, but look to the end of the field. We were to keep our eyes focused there at all times to keep the proper line. The best way to go straight toward something is to keep looking out as we go.
The writer of Hebrews knew this was true also for the Christian life. We should not get bogged down in our busyness and daily distractions. Instead we should focus on the destination of growing our faith and following Jesus Christ. We must run the race designed for us with our eyes fixed on the finish line.
The good news is that we are not running on our own strength; we are running in the strength of Jesus Christ. Christ is the basis of our faithful run, and he is the one who brings it to completion. We can rejoice in knowing that he has already run the race ahead of us. Jesus provides all the spiritual blessings we need during the ups and downs, the joys and challenges of our life.
Personal Worship Option:
As you run the race of faithful living, are you focusing steadily on Jesus, who ran the course already and helps you along the way?
God, teach us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Forgive us when we try to do things on our own. May we be led by your Spirit in all we do. Amen.
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