"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" Hebrews 12:1. But how exactly can we run this race that is set before us? Our Christian race is a race of faith! We can’t run very well if we’re bound up in the snares of sinful living. Those things that seem so satisfying in the moment can take our eyes off the prize (as we’ll see), and instead, keep us fixated on temporary thrills. But we’re called to a much better path. At the beginning of the race, Jesus may seem far away in the distance. As we run and keep our eyes on Jesus, God works on us, making us more and more like His Son. Ultimately, He will bring us to our long-awaited reward:

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14. Run the race that is set before you. But Run to win by keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus!!!