Hebrews 12:1-4 NLT; Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.  Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.  Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.

Since this is Passover month, I was reminded last night of the intense struggle with Pharaoh to free the children of Israel. Even after God heard their cry and sent them a deliverer, Moses, who He had set up to be a spokesman for the people. Even through all the plagues that God sent onto the Egyptians and the repeated refusal to let the people go. When things went from bad to worse for the children of Jacob and the demands for production went up until they couldn’t physically keep up. All these things happened so that the mighty wonders of God would be seen in Egypt. How else would the people of God trust to know God was able to do exceedingly more than they could ask or imagine?

So while you’re running your race and your life looks hopeless, your finances look hopeless, your job situation looks hopeless, nothing seems to be working out right, your family and friends think you’re crazy, there seems to be no end in sight, remember this my dear fellow runner; God is setting you up for the greatest season yet, your deliverance is fast approaching. Get ready to move forward, no looking back. Stay in your secret place with God. Get familiar with His voice. Listen and obey even if it makes absolutely no sense at all. God wants to show off big time in your life where He alone will get the glory. There will be no mistaking that He’s kept you from disaster. There will be no wondering who is responsible for THIS blessing. 

Remember that Jesus is now seated in a place of honor with all authority and power in his hands. He didn’t get there by God waving a magic wand, he ran his race. So I encourage you, keep running. Don’t keep looking back or wondering how far you have left to go, keep running. Ask God to strengthen you along the way because that is what He does. You’ve come this far by faith, leaning on His arm, trusting in His Word, He’s never failed us nor will He. The finish line is in sight now. You can do this.