"Jesus never lost sight of where He was headed - that exhilarating finish in and with God - He could put up with anything along the way: cross, shame, whatever. And now He's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility He plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls" (The Message Version)!
Dear Child of God,
What are you putting up with right now?
Is your child off track? Is your boss mean? Is your bank account running on empty? Is your spouse inconsiderate? Are you having difficulty getting your joy back? Are you lonely? Does this political season have you fatigued and worried? Are you struggling with your health?
Whatever your struggle is, there is a way to navigate through the unrelenting, tough seasons of life: Do not lose sight of where you are headed!
Christ was able to face the unthinkable by focusing on the "exhilarating finish," which put Him right next to God.
That is our ultimate and glorious destiny as well!
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to never lose sight of where we are headed. We look beyond our current problems, and focus on our final and glorious destination right alongside You. Thank You that when our faith takes a hit, we can redirect our attention like Jesus did and receive a much-needed boost for our souls! In Christ's name, AMEN!
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