Part 6: God With Us In Our Suffering
JOURNEY OF FAITH
PART 6
Hebrews 12:1-5
WE UNDERSTAND FAITH – NOW WHAT?
“Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
Hebrews 12:3 (NIV)
1. DON’T SPIRITUALLY GIVE UP.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the Word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.” Hebrews 11:1-3 (ESV)
Faith is taking action believing God is telling the truth.
“And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect.” Hebrews 11:39-40 (NASB)
2. PUT OFF WHATEVER MAKES YOU STUMBLE.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You,and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)
3. HAVE A SINGLEMINDED FOCUS ON JESUS.
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 (ESV)
“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
“Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:3 (NIV)
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:
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This Week’s Reading Plan:
YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
“Biblical Success - Running the Race of Our Lives - for Such a Time as This” (5 Days)