As we begin a new year together, this unknown series of days and trials and joys, 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, 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 12:1-2).
Christ is seated at the throne of God, Christ is the sovereign God, He governs. Let us look to Him, and not to ourselves or government or idols or bosses to rescue us in these unknown days. Christ alone rescues.
Set aside your weights, those things that keep you bound and slow and immobile. Set aside your addictions and bad habits and time-wasters.
Set aside that sin that clings, that sticks to your heart like glue, that refuses to go away without one more temptation. Set it aside.
And run the race like a champ who sees the prize ahead. Meditate daily on Scripture, obey what you've read, be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry (2 Timothy 4:5).
Look to Jesus, without Whom none, none!, of the above is possible.
You [O God] keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You (Isaiah 26:3).
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