Title: Race of Faith/Hebrews 12:1-2
Content 1. Introduction
It's a new year. The new year has always been a hopeful and energetic one for us. However, the Korean church will have many difficulties this year because of the economic crisis in our country. Therefore, we will have to work even harder in the coming year. Of course, it is true that the physical life has a great influence on the spiritual life. But we are well aware that the spiritual life can dominate the physical life. Therefore, we should have faith and make plans for the coming year. Pray and plan your life. You must be determined. This is because our lives will be greatly reduced in the face of a huge national crisis called the IMF. But we have strong power. I hope you believe it. But that power can only be used if we stand up spiritually. I hope you believe it. Let us come humbly before him and listen to his voice. Maybe this year there will be a great spiritual revival. We wish you a year of solid spiritual foundations, although material corridors are necessary.
2. Body
How, then, can we build a foundation of faith? Hebrews 11 is the chapter of faith. Chapter 11 records the forefathers of our faith. There we can find many treasures of our faith. And chapter 12 teaches us how to live by following the example of such faith.
(1) Eliminate obstacles and race
When we live a life of faith in the world, sin will not be a big hindrance. However, it is a fatal weakness for us who serve God. So, if we have a sin, let's cast it off as soon as possible. Let's take it off when it's small. When that sin grows, it is swallowed up. You should know that it is very difficult to get back up again because my spirit has already lost strength and fellowship with God has been cut off.
(2) Race with patience
We too need to be patient. Although we believe in God and live our lives, we will and must go through many difficulties. Inwardly and outwardly, we were tormented. But that's not the end. Our end will come to glory.
(3) Look to Jesus
3. Conclusion