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Hebrews 12:1

Do you have aspirations of someday being in your sport’s Hall of Fame?  What would it take to achieve such an award?  Today’s scripture gives us some hints. 

The Bible speaks of a Hall of Fame, but it is a Hall of Fame of Faith.  Hebrews chapter 11 lists these great people and then chapter 12 challenges us to live as they did.  It says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us and run with endurance the race that is set before us.  Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”

When I read that I can see a basketball arena or a football stadium filled with Hall of Famers watching us play the game.  They're cheering us on and want only the best for us.  They have paid the price to achieve excellence in their lives and they want us to do the same.  Join me in the powerful confidence that comes from trusting God for Hall of Fame qualities in our play, our attitudes and in our faith.

As you compete today and look out at the spectators, look at them in a new way.  See the people that surround your arena of competition as people who came to see you play and more than that, they're on your side.  See the place as being filled with the great players from the past and your teammates from the past couple of years.  They're here to see you as you compete like a Hall of Famer.

Bible Reading Plan:
Job 31:24-40
Amos 7-9