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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:1-2
The certainty that a better day is coming makes all the difference. Jesus endured the cross “for the joy set before Him…” What was that joy? The fact that we could be set free from the heartaches of sin and isolation away from God. The end goal made it all worthwhile! What’s your end goal today? What’s the joy that you hold in your heart that helps you stay focused and determined? All of Heaven is cheering us on as we run this race! Let’s keep going…we’re going to make it all the way through to the end!