The text opens with a consequent or inferential injunction "Therefore" (12v1), reminding believers to look at the cloud of witnesses of chapter 11 , who ran their race and finished the course with unwavering trust and faithfulness. Notwithstanding their infirmities, weaknesses and frailties relative to us, they served God in their time. And so, must we. With three concise charges; to: (1) " Run evading" - 'laying aside all encumbrances (illustrating a sporty-oriental garment) and sin that so easily entangle us (sin[s] that are known to us)…"; (2) "Run Enduring" – 'let us run with endurance and (3) "Run Emulating and Engaged – " fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author (source and originator) and perfecter (the consummation and the end of…) – of our faith. Believers are called upon to emulate Him who "..for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Christ as our conquering comforter, He is our hope) . Christ, as our sympathizing High Priest (4v15); He able to strengthen God's people to the end. Hence, as children of God Most High, we should commit to run the race "set before us" – (12v1), and finish the course unflinchingly, to the glory of God.
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Pastor Sydney B. Kombe graduated from Christ Seminary in South Africa in December 2011. He served for just under 10 years as a missionary to Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mpika, Zambia, before relocating to the USA. He has been at Ballston Lake Baptist Church in Ballston Lake, New...
