The Glory of God
Hebrews 12:1-2 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, 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.
Today we have arrived at Wednesday of Holy Week. Historically, this is the day the disciples made preparations for the Last Supper. They procured the upper room and all things were ready for the final hours of Jesus’ life on this earth.
Yet, their understanding was dimmed by their expectations, not of the sacrifices Jesus was getting ready to make, but of their continued hope of overthrowing the government. If only they had realized what was happening was so much bigger than a regional conflict. Indeed, the events playing out would have worldwide implications.
As we prepare to celebrate another Easter, have we renewed our hearts and minds during this Lenten season through prayer, reflection and repentance? Are we ready to remember once again the sacrifice Jesus made so that sinful man could be reconciled to a Holy God?
May we, today and every day, seek Jesus’ face by the reading of His Word, by bowing in prayer, and by examining our hearts so that we can finish the race set before us according to Jesus’ will and by His grace.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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