Remember, Renewed, Receive, Reward

 Hebrews 9-11 

“Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you stood your ground in a great contest in the face of suffering…So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

Hebrews 10:32, 35, 36

Often we are tested following our conversion and we learn to pay a price for the gift of salvation that we now enjoy. This testing forges our faith and draws us into greater reliance on the presence and resources of God. When we forget those seasons of testing, we need to be reminded so that we can persevere in the calling and promises of God. We need reminding of the faithfulness of God, and of the promises and revelation we received so that we remain true to God’s call on our lives. We live our lives in an arena that includes the unseen realm around us. Let us persevere in the will of God and bring him glory, the awards ceremony is coming.

“Lord Jesus, your faithfulness, perseverance, and clarity regarding the race set out before you inspires me to run this race well, for your glory.”