Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, ........let us run with patience the race that is set before us.
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;....Hebrews 12:1, 2a
"The Great Cloud Of Witnesses"
Life Application Bible (KJV) note:
This "great cloud of witnesses" is composed of people described in chapter 11. Their faithfulness is a constant encouragement to us. We do not struggle alone and we are not the first to struggle with the problems we face Others have run the race and won and their witness stirs us to run and win also. What an inspiring inheritance we have. In this we gain maturity --- suffering is the training ground --- it brings patience.
GOAL --- Keep our eyes on Jesus!! (End note)
But just think! We not only have the many witnesses listed in Hebrews and other places in the Scripture but we can look at our own witnesses. The people in our own lifetime who have walked with God and kept the faith through many trial, temptations and tests. Think on them and what their strong stand and their open dependence on God has shown us throughout the years. ---ex. Mother (Mary Lois), Bro. James, , Bro Loys, Bro JW, Sis. Bobbie, Aunt Kathryn, Sis. Velma and many, many others that I know you can think of. Even some who are living now. Holding on, struggling, surviving, knowing that God will see them through. Knowing that God is walking there beside them, holding and comforting. At times He allows the fiery refinement while at other times He shields us from the fire completely. He's ALWAYS THERE!! He knows what we need to be the Jewels in His Kingdom. To make us fit to be His children.
When the struggling seems long and hard think on some these lives and the many others. Review and let it help you. Remember what they stood for and how they came through. Pray for strength like they had to carry you through! God is good and He will lift you up and see you through. He's there for you. God is in control!!! ALWAYS!! You're never alone! Praise God!
Help!! Please, God!
Thank You, Heavenly Father, for your love, your mercy and your grace to see us through! Amen.
Ironic..I think about my cloud of witnesses a lot lately.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome writing. I need my cloud of witnesses to hover VERY close. We had a good day. Wesley is drinking and eating! Wes and James mowed 2 yards before we went to the center, but we still were at there until after 3. Tomorrow is hydration so it will be longer.
ReplyDeleteI did get my errands done (bank, Post Office, CVS, so all is well. My nurse report was good too.
Keep praying on.......
I am glad things went well. I am glad you were able to get your errands done. I hope the results was good. Praise God for the eating and drinking.
ReplyDeleteI pray the day be a good one. I pray God see us through with good things and good health to all of us.