Power to Endure

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us             Hebrews 12:1 ESV

Have you ever noticed that most people who compete in marathons or races on a professional level are not overweight? In fact, the majority of them are fairly on the slimmer side and the lighter they are helps their performance. The less weight they have to carry gives them what they need to win; it gives them endurance.

Our spiritual walk is much like that of a race and the runner. Today's text reminds us that we've had a host of witnesses who ran the race we're running (referencing Hebrews 11) and were successful. But if we want to be successful we must die to those fleshly desires that keep us out of the will and presence of God. The writer speaks of endurance. This is something we need to examine each time we're faced with a trial. Do we have what it takes to get through what we're going through?

What we need is Holy Ghost power! The Holy Spirit gives us the power to endure tough times, but we tie His hands if we're operating in sin and being manipulated by Satan. Let's stop dancing around with the devil and shake off every weight and sin that we've been holding on to.

It's time we look and act like the winners we've been ordained to be! We have the power!

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