Tuesday, October 26, 2021
In the Heavens above
and the Waters Below,
First Light or
Last Light,
For the Saints
Always Christ’ Light
Psalm 20:8
They will collapse and fall, but we shall rise and stand upright.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Words of Grace For Today
When we think we stand on our own, we are doomed to collapse and fall.
When we know we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, so great a gathering of God-made saints, then …
well then we are reminded how Jesus endured the cross, it’s shame, and was resurrected and ascended to sit at the right hand of God …
and we are inspired to set aside every weight and sin that clings so closely to us from our past, our present and our future
so that we can run with perseverance the race that is set before us.
That race is not at all trying to achieve perfection or earning God’s favour or saving our souls.
None of that is even remotely possible for any human.
No our race is against the Evil One who would keep us mired in our sin.
Our race is against time itself, to strive to share so much of what God has given us, in order that there is none left when we are taken home,
home to that house that has many rooms, and plenty of room for us all.
When we know that we are surrounded by such a cloud of God-made saints, witnesses to Jesus’ Grace and Love, then we know we live as God created us to live, in God’s own image, following Jesus’ example of serving others and giving all we have so that others may live.
Even if the first light of the day is the sun already set, and reflecting in the popcorn clouds, we know we live in the light of Christ.
When we know that we are surrounded by such a cloud of God-made saints, witnesses to Jesus’ Grace and Love, then we shall rise and live upright, honest and kind, gracious and generous, and filled with hope for each new day.