Good morning my name is Linda Wallace and I was asked to give you a devotional thought from the book of Hebrews, chapters 12 and 13.
KEY VERSES:
12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God
REFLECTION:
The key word I’m going to focus on is ENDURE (12:2), which is translated “patience.” The word means “to bear up under trial, to continue when the going gets tough.” So Paul reminds us of three encouragements.1. The example of the Son of God – 12:1-4
We must keep our eyes on Christ as the goal!
2. The assurance of the love of God – 12:5-13
Chastening literally means “child-training, discipline,” the best proof that He does love us!
3. The power of the grace of God – 12: 14-29
The “THE NEW COVENANT OF GRACE” was brought to us by the shed blood of Jesus Christ!
APPLICATION:
Therefore, let us serve God with reverence. Let us heed His Word and not refuse to listen; for in His Word is grace and life that we need.
Thank you for being a part of the 100-Day challenge. Thanks for reading, and have a BLESSED day!!!
Linda Wallace
SAVED: 1973
FAVORITE BIBLE CHARACTER: King Solomon
FAMILY: Husband Pat, three children, 9 grandchildren
OCCUPATION: Insurance Agent
HOBBIES: Watching my grandchildren grow up in the Lord; horses; fishing
FAVORITE BOOK IN THE BIBLE: Ephesians
AREA OF MINISTRY AT VBC: Prayer, especially if I see someone at church who seems sad