DAILY READINGS: Num. 22:39-23:26; Prov. 20:1-21:11; James 4:13-5:20
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Hebrews 12:3
The writer to the Hebrews views the Christian life as a marathon race in which we are engaged. In an interview, a marathon runner said that there comes a point in the race when the physical effort seems overwhelming, and the will to continue is threatened. He said that at that point, the ability to continue depends on the focus of the mind. So also in the Christian race. We constantly need to be “looking unto Jesus” (v. 2) who Himself has suffered, but is now glorified, as we also will be, who follow Him. —W. H. Burnett
Faint not, Christian! though the road, leading to Thy blest abode,
Darksome be, and dangerous too, Christ thy guide will see thee through. —James E. Evans