Hebrews 12:1 (KJV)

Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.

A weight is a burden that does not come from God—something that hinders you from fulfilling His purpose for your life. A weight can be pride, a wrong attitude, unhealthy relationships, or anything that slows your spiritual progress.

The Greek word translated patience in today’s verse is hupomoné, meaning stickability or endurance in the face of trials and circumstances. To succeed in our walk with Christ, we must lay aside these burdens so we can run the race with patience.

Apostle Paul was stoned and left for dead in Lystra, yet he continued to preach the Gospel. He didn’t just grin and bear it but endured trials in a way that glorified God. Stickability requires abiding in Jesus Christ, who is the Word, for the Word builds His character within you in the face of trials.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, help me to lay aside every weight and distraction. Strengthen me with endurance through Your Word so I run my race faithfully to completion.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I lay aside every weight and distraction. The Word strengthens me, and I cannot be stopped. I have stickability in Jesus’ Name!

FURTHER STUDY

James 1:2-4

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 180

2 Chronicles 17-18; Acts 23:16-35