வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,502
Scripture Meditation - No. 1,502
AATHAVAN💚 March
18, 2025 💚
Tuesday
"Wherefore seeing we also
are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every
weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience
the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of
our faith." (Hebrews 12:1, KJV)
When we receive forgiveness
from sin and experience salvation, we come under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit. After this experience, our faith in God begins to grow gradually. It is
the Lord Jesus Christ who initiates and completes our faith. Without the
experience of salvation, we cannot grow in steadfast faith.
In the Epistle to the Hebrews,
a long list of faithful witnesses is provided. Following this, the author
writes, "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a
cloud of witnesses." This means that with so many faithful examples surrounding
us, why should we hesitate? Why should we lack in faith?
Therefore, we are urged to lay
aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and to run with
patience the race set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of
our faith. The "weights" mentioned here refer to the troubles of the
world that press upon us. We must not be discouraged by these troubles or by
the sins that hinder our spiritual life. Instead, we must shake off these
sinful circumstances and continue our journey, fixing our eyes solely on
Christ.
In races, a red ribbon is
often tied at the finish line to mark the goal. The one who reaches it first
wins the prize. In the spiritual race, our ultimate goal is the Lord Jesus
Christ. We must run toward Him. However, in the spiritual race, there is no first
or last. All who reach the goal will receive the prize. This is why there is no
need for haste, and we are reminded to "run with patience."
Today’s meditation verse says,
"Let us run with patience the race that is set before us." God leads
each of us on a unique path. Therefore, we should not look around at what
others are doing, their spiritual state, or their mistakes. Instead, we must
follow the path shown to us by the Holy Spirit and continue our spiritual
journey with patience.
Yes, dear friends, let us keep
in mind the examples of faithful heroes shown in the Scriptures. Let us shake
off the worldly problems, troubles, and sins that press upon us, and let us run
with patience the race set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and
finisher of our faith. May the Holy Spirit grant us the strength to make our
spiritual race victorious.
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