A Restless Mind
Isn't time a fascinating
thing? It's is constant yet deceitful in its pace. Literally, time can be two
things at once in spite of its consistency! So much so that I wonder if we
really are in some sort of twisted time warp that only goes unnoticed due to the
daily activity of the world. And these days of mine are no doubt catering to
that idea. Even my dreams are rushing images of fast paced commotion I can't
quite remember while simultaneously lasting for what seems like the entire
night. Que that waiting room effect. I wake up only to find it's already the
end of the week and where in the world was I when the pendulum started ticking?
Nevertheless, it is important for one (me) to find comfort in this mental waiting room of sorts...so I did what any other zombie-like person would and started to read...
"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, 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. Consider him who
endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow
weary or fainthearted."
Hebrews 12:1-3
What part of this doesn't stand out? Especially the point where we're reminded that Jesus is the founder AND perfecter of our faith AND is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. My Pastor expressed a valid point: Don't force The Lord to half cheek it! Go ahead and giggle-I did. Because I know for me I find myself acting like that child who just has to share the chair when at the same time realizing it's much more comfortable (and logical) to just sit in my own. Regardless, He is patient with me and is teaching me my role in this thing called life and the relationship we share. I mean He is even willing to perfect MY faith! (This by the way could really use improvement). And all He asks in return is that I consider Him. For real? Talk about love, people-we haven’t a clue until we accept His…
I’m sort of straying from my point. Which is sort of personal but I assume many could relate to the feeling of being stuck in time while it ebbs and flows at whatever rate that actually is. No matter what time it is (for me or for you), I believe it’s important to draw encouragement from these verses when we are urged to “run with endurance” (even when it feels like we’re waiting for the gun to fire) and to “not grow weary or fainthearted”. Perhaps the race is harder this time than it is at other times. But the true encouragement comes from the fact that you and I aren’t running the race alone.
Some times when I come across a bit of scripture, such as this one, I can only think "Wow!” Many may argue that scripture doesn't apply in this day and age but I must respectfully disagree. I believe The Lord certainly had (and has) a hand in what influences us-including scripture-back then through to now. I read this in its whole and find security in what it means to me. Simply because I tend to go off on my own and become antsy and frustrated until I am reminded of such things...and for where I am at this point in my life, this scripture couldn't be worded more gently so as to sooth the thoughts to this restless mind of mine.
Nevertheless, it is important for one (me) to find comfort in this mental waiting room of sorts...so I did what any other zombie-like person would and started to read...
What part of this doesn't stand out? Especially the point where we're reminded that Jesus is the founder AND perfecter of our faith AND is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. My Pastor expressed a valid point: Don't force The Lord to half cheek it! Go ahead and giggle-I did. Because I know for me I find myself acting like that child who just has to share the chair when at the same time realizing it's much more comfortable (and logical) to just sit in my own. Regardless, He is patient with me and is teaching me my role in this thing called life and the relationship we share. I mean He is even willing to perfect MY faith! (This by the way could really use improvement). And all He asks in return is that I consider Him. For real? Talk about love, people-we haven’t a clue until we accept His…
I’m sort of straying from my point. Which is sort of personal but I assume many could relate to the feeling of being stuck in time while it ebbs and flows at whatever rate that actually is. No matter what time it is (for me or for you), I believe it’s important to draw encouragement from these verses when we are urged to “run with endurance” (even when it feels like we’re waiting for the gun to fire) and to “not grow weary or fainthearted”. Perhaps the race is harder this time than it is at other times. But the true encouragement comes from the fact that you and I aren’t running the race alone.
Some times when I come across a bit of scripture, such as this one, I can only think "Wow!” Many may argue that scripture doesn't apply in this day and age but I must respectfully disagree. I believe The Lord certainly had (and has) a hand in what influences us-including scripture-back then through to now. I read this in its whole and find security in what it means to me. Simply because I tend to go off on my own and become antsy and frustrated until I am reminded of such things...and for where I am at this point in my life, this scripture couldn't be worded more gently so as to sooth the thoughts to this restless mind of mine.
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