Man, there is some stuff going on right now. Stuff in the economy. Stuff in people's families and lives. This world is full of sickness and despair and depression and uncertainty. How do you deal with all this stuff? Here is a suggestion from the writer of Hebrews:
"...strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God." -Hebrews 12:1-2 (The Message)
Jesus knows pain. Jesus knows betrayal and heartache and doubt and temptation. Maybe you've never been through what you're going through, but Jesus has. God incarnate, He knows what it means to be a human and to live in this world full of all this stuff. Keep your eyes upon him, review the list of what he's done for us. He will be your refuge, your rest, your dwelling place. Your comforter.
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." -Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
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