Cloud of Witnesses

Hebrews 12:1-3

At this point in your Lenten journey, you may be feeling a little weary.  Maybe you do not feel that this whole Lent thing is worth it.  I am sure we often feel this way even outside of the season of Lent.  I don’t blame you, what with all the sin that is around us everyday.  We will always fall short, but keep this in mind: We are not alone. 

As today’s scripture tells us, “…we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses…” For centuries, people who have come and gone before us, they’ve have walked this same path.  With this in mind we can continue through life knowing that these witnesses support us.  And with this support we have the confidence to throw off the chains and snares of sin that bind us and travel on our journey that He has planned for us. 

This scripture also tells us to keep our eyes on Jesus.  As the scripture says, He is “…the author and perfecter of our faith…” He is the reason we celebrate Lent.  He is the reason we go to church every Sunday!  In our life’s journey we should strive to be more Christ-like.  As if life wasn’t difficult enough!   But we must carry on.  God knows that as long as we are mindful then we will be rewarded in Heaven.  It’s what the men and women before us strived for.

Prayer: Lord, give us will and strength to throw off the sin that weighs us down.  Sometimes I don’t think I am strong enough but I know as long as I can keep my eyes toward Jesus, I can go confidently through life.  May we all keep our eyes on the prize. Amen.

Written by Perry Anthony