God’s Chastening Hand

“And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks unto you as unto children, ‘My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are rebuked of Him—for whom the Lord loves, He chastens and scourges every son whom he receives’.” Hebrews 12:5-6 As a...

Consider Him

“For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.  You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.” Hebrews 12:3-4 Christ-contemplation will lead to life-consecration and “Joy...

Enduring Joy

“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 is set down at the right Hand of the Throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 Its source is God’s own heart and its strength is doing His...

Look—And Keep On Looking

“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 is set down at the right Hand of the Throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 If we’re transfixed on Him, we’ll also be transformed by Him....

Patient Endurance

“. . .and let us run with patience the Race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1c The “secret” is staying focused and faithful. Endurance races.  Extreme sports.  Such are the words we commonly hear nowadays as contestants “strive for the prize” in various...

On Laying Aside

“Wherefore, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin, which does so easily beset us. . .” Hebrews 12:1b Life’s too short and the Race is too long to be carrying excess baggage. Everyone loves cheering...