Devotion:
Read Hebrews 12:1-3.
Chapter 11 of Hebrews is often called “the faith chapter.” Much of it offers a listing of those who were faithful to God through Old Testament days. Then we come to that opening line of chapter 12: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses….” We can expand that listing of the faithful to include those of New Testament times and ever since then. The writer gives us that image of a great spiritual cheering section, urging us on in our journey of faith. You have your own personal list of those who have “gone on to glory” and are part of your cheering section.
So we have that great image to give us encouragement, but then the writer immediately turns to something we each need to do in order to best run this race: “...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” You have seen runners in track and field events; their clothing is as light as possible. They don’t want anything to weigh them down. They don’t carry anything with them. They’re just focused on running the race.
It is no different in the spiritual race of faith. You don’t need to be trying to carry anything with you that weighs you down. The Season of Lent is that time of year when we focus on examining our life and assessing what needs to change. Use this time to take an honest inventory and determine what you need to remove from your life (a habit, a grudge, an attitude) that is weighing you down and preventing you from becoming the person God can create you to be.
Personal Worship Option:
When can you schedule that inventory?
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