Revelation of the Word:

THEME: VICTORY IN THE SPIRITUAL REALM

Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

INSIGHT
-The imagery of a great cloud of witnesses seems like a huge amphitheater in an athletic contest. These are not just spectacular but great hero’s of faith as mentioned in the previous chapter. The Greek word for witness is martus which means a martyr or testifier. They bear testimony to the power of faith and to God’s faithfulness. We know that whatever happens in the natural first takes place in the spiritual space. Since we are spiritual beings in bodies, and formed in a tripartite form, that is the body, soul and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). The body is the outer part that contains the soul and spirit. Soul is involved in emotions and feelings, self-consciousness etc. Spirit connects us to God, and it is where the Holy Spirit dwells since our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). We should then win every contest in the spirit as we fix our eyes on Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith.

PRAYER

Almighty Heavenly Father, You are so great and Holy. You are highly exalted and magnified, wonderful in all Your ways. You are our God and Savior, the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith, we believe in You and all our hope is in You. May You increase our faith in You dear Lord Jesus. We appreciate You Lord for all You have done unto us and what You You are doing in our lives. May You guide us and lead us throughout this week. Thank You for turning around all things to work for our good. Dear Lord, we humbly ask you to forgive us our sins and remove all that is not pleasing to You from us and sanctify us through our whole body, soul and spirit. May You empower us and help us as we run our races so that we may emerge victorious for the glory and honor of Your name. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forever more. Amen

Further reading: Hebrews 11:6

Blessed Week

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