Amazing Race of Faith .....by Ps. Vincent Liew
Hebrews 12:1 - 3
The Christian life is a race. There is always a battle between the flesh and the spirit.
The reward of the Amazing race of Faith is Eternal Life / Eternal value.
12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
12:3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
Four Principles in running the race of Faith:
1) Involves people
~ External factor – we need people’s testimony. Learn the good things of people and avoid the bad things.
~ Internal factor – Look at our inward self before we see the sin in others. Everything we do will affect people.
2) Right Priorities
Let us put aside every obstacle that hinders our progress and causes a lot of annoyance.
~ It is a deliberate choice.
~ It is specific and targeted.
3) Involves Perseverance
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us; and be ready for a lot of hard work.
~ It is difficult but it is normal.
~ It is necessary in order to finish the race.
Rom. 5:4 Perseverance produces character and character produces hope.
4) Right Perspective
And let’s fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith.
How we see things determines our perspective. Always see the big picture. Focus in the good and positive things; and we too will be positive.
~ Our source of focus should be Jesus Christ. Consider the role model of Jesus Christ.
~ Our faith is built on this foundation – focusing on Jesus Christ.
The purpose – we will not grow weary. It’s very human to grow weary. The song says ‘Turn your eyes upon Jesus; and the things of the earth will grow strangely dim.....”
~ Our sense of hardships will grow dimmer in the light of what Jesus suffered for us.
~ When we fix our eyes on Jesus the pain and suffering of others become clearer to us.
“Our relationship with God is and must be our daily basis in running the amazing race of Faith!”
The Christian life is a race. There is always a battle between the flesh and the spirit.
The reward of the Amazing race of Faith is Eternal Life / Eternal value.
12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
12:3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
Four Principles in running the race of Faith:
1) Involves people
~ External factor – we need people’s testimony. Learn the good things of people and avoid the bad things.
~ Internal factor – Look at our inward self before we see the sin in others. Everything we do will affect people.
2) Right Priorities
Let us put aside every obstacle that hinders our progress and causes a lot of annoyance.
~ It is a deliberate choice.
~ It is specific and targeted.
3) Involves Perseverance
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us; and be ready for a lot of hard work.
~ It is difficult but it is normal.
~ It is necessary in order to finish the race.
Rom. 5:4 Perseverance produces character and character produces hope.
4) Right Perspective
And let’s fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith.
How we see things determines our perspective. Always see the big picture. Focus in the good and positive things; and we too will be positive.
~ Our source of focus should be Jesus Christ. Consider the role model of Jesus Christ.
~ Our faith is built on this foundation – focusing on Jesus Christ.
The purpose – we will not grow weary. It’s very human to grow weary. The song says ‘Turn your eyes upon Jesus; and the things of the earth will grow strangely dim.....”
~ Our sense of hardships will grow dimmer in the light of what Jesus suffered for us.
~ When we fix our eyes on Jesus the pain and suffering of others become clearer to us.
“Our relationship with God is and must be our daily basis in running the amazing race of Faith!”
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