When I Rose This Morning - Heb. 12:1-2

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred sixty-fifth inspirational message dated Monday, June 22nd, 2020.  The title of this message is, “When I Rose This Morning  – Heb. 12:1-2”.  “When I Rose This Morning” by The Mississippi Mass Choir is a song that I first heard when I was a child – while attending my church.   I love this uplifting, spirited, and high energy version - by The Mississippi Mass Choir (as provided above), which is why I included this song (with lyrics)with this message.  This song features soloist and great-grandmother - Mosie “Mama” Burks. The below scripture is found in the New Testament book of Hebrews – the first and second verses of the twelfth chapter:

 

Hebrews 12:1-2

New King James Version (NKJV)

The Race of Faith

12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

 

Dr. Charles Stanley writes a daily devotional book, entitled – “In Touch – Daily Readings for Devoted Living”.  I read the meditation for June 13th, 2020 and found it so inspirational; I wanted to share it with you:

 

Staying On Course

Hebrews 12:1-2

 

The Christian life can be likened to a race with a finish line in eternity. Our goal is to stay on track and run with endurance, but we won’t know the way forward unless we focus on Jesus. Because He ran the race perfectly, He can show us the way.

As with any long-term race, the course is full of obstacles that threaten to trip or sidetrack us. Temptations lure us to what we imagine are lush green pastures, while busyness can lead us down rabbit trails that end in exhaustion. Worry and fear grab hold of our mind, and emotions take us places the Lord never intended for us to go.

Although sins are the most obvious threat, anything that takes precedence over our relationship with the Lord can send us down the wrong path. It’s easy to let our families, jobs, and pleasures distract us from a wholehearted pursuit of Christ. Surprisingly, even God’s blessings can hinder us if we start to prioritize them over the Lord.

For us as believers, the goal isn’t to focus on the path or find our own way. We’re to fix our eyes on Jesus – He’s our guide and destination, and He will welcome us home when we cross the finish line into eternity.

 

By Dr. Charles Stanley

 

 

Please enjoy the above song, “When I Rose This Morning” (with lyrics) by The Mississippi Mass Choir - performed with power and anointing. This song features soloist and great-grandmother - Mosie “Mama” Burks. Enjoy!

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

BE BLESSED!