Worship (Page 66)

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 (Hebrews 12:1-2, The Message–Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase).

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 (Hebrews 12:1-2, The Message–Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase).

Living by God’s promises is to live by faith.

Living by God’s promises is to live by faith.

Take off the old human nature with its practices and put on the new nature, which is renewed in knowledge by conforming to the image of the one who created it (Colossians 3:9b-10, CEB).

Take off the old human nature with its practices and put on the new nature, which is renewed in knowledge by conforming to the image of the one who created it (Colossians 3:9b-10, CEB).

Praying can be compared to the image of knocking on a door. It’s a disruption. It requires persistence.

Praying can be compared to the image of knocking on a door. It’s a disruption. It requires persistence.

Jesus is teaching us that a posture that is attentive, listening, discerning and focused is the better part. Be still and listen to God.

Jesus is teaching us that a posture that is attentive, listening, discerning and focused is the better part. Be still and listen to God.