Bold Faith - Part 4 - SE StudentsSample

If you’re a runner, you know that you have to keep your eyes up toward the goal. If you look behind you or to the side, you might trip and fall. It’s critical that we keep our eyes on the finish line. 

As believers, it is important that we keep our eyes on Jesus. He is the reason we have faith in God, because He is proof that God keeps His promises. He IS the promise. But that doesn’t mean running the race is any easier. Running is hard, and it requires discipline and working out to stay in shape. It requires focus. Jesus is the perfect example of that kind of discipline and focus.

Our reading today reminds us of what we read yesterday—remember all those stories of the people who went before us and lived by faith? Those people are watching from heaven and cheering us on. We have to throw off the things that entangle us and fix our eyes on Jesus, who endured more pain than any of us will ever know. When we do this, we can get through any hindrance and jump over any hurdle that is set in our path. 

When you run into hardship, come back to Hebrews 12:1-3 and remember you’re being cheered on by those who have gone before you! Don’t grow weary and lose heart, because your bold faith will last far beyond you and will encourage those who come running behind you! 

Song suggestion

“Faithful Now” by Vertical Worship

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