Journal Devotional: Reflection on Hebrews 12:1-2

Sometimes focus can be misplaced. If we set our sights on what is in front, we will lose out on what is ahead. If we spend too much time on what is ahead, we will lose out on what is in front. So, the question is what should we focus on? The answer is both. For the Christian, our future is already set. Eternal life with our Heavenly Father, Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. What that life will look like depends on our faithfulness now. We have no time to sit patiently on what is in store. Especially since we can tap into abundant life now. 

Opportunity is always knocking

Every God ordained opportunity that is missed always come from a lack of faith. LORD, you have so much more for me now and beyond. May my focus be beyond the past which tries to keep me stuck. Help me enjoy what is current without a tight grasp and keep my hope set on what to look forward to in the future.  

May we all experience His joy today and forevermore. Amen! 

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12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, 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, 2 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)

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. 2016. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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