Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV)
"1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
2 "LOOKING TO JESUS", the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
This quotation was made by a friend of mine during a talk, "You don't have to know what I know, you just have to know WHO I know!" There are countless people, many self-proclaimed Believers, who try to get into verbal disputes about Spiritual matters, but seemingly never wanting to speak about the Author of the Holy Bible? The King James Version of the Bible of Hebrews 12:2 begins with "Looking unto JESUS the AUTHOR and finisher of our faith:....".
So many people want to get all caught up with the 'race of life' and never allow the AUTHOR and finisher of our faith to guide and direct their lives. Even I thought I had a decent idea of what GOD had planned for my life. It took me a few years after the Brain Hemorrhage to understand that my plans didn't make a difference, it was only GOD's Plan that mattered!
Some people may have a plan for their lives, but have never considered that GOD might have a FAR GREATER Plan for them? Romans 12:2 says "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of GOD, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Knowing that there is a GOD is quite different than KNOWING the GOD Who created the Universes.
Although I may not know everything that some people know, and I may not have as many resources as others, and my "bottom line" may not be up to par like the wealthy, I have a personal, intimate relationship with the ONE WHO spoke the worlds into existence! HE cares greatly for me and as long as I am "LOOKING TO JESUS", I am headed in the right direction!!!
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