Faith like Diamonds
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to
the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down,
especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with
endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our
eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.
Because of the joy awaiting him, had he endured the cross, disregarding
its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne
It was a simple gold cross with diamond like stones on it. The kids
gotten it for me for Easter and I wore it proudly. Church was basically
the same Easter service as always. This year videos of “The Passion” are
shown on the screen with the heart stirring music. But this year I
didn’t feel the life. I only felt the sorrow, encased as I was in my
depression. My husband wanted to end our marriage. The love of my
adult life was throwing me away, rejecting me, telling me that once
again, I wasn’t good enough.
As Hebrews 12:1-2
was read I followed along in my bible. One phrase jumped out at me.
So different from any other time in my life: He endured, because joy
would be the reward, He endured. He endured and gave us eternal life.
If I could endure this trial, this time would become like one of the
diamonds on my necklace. The tragedy I was facing, another divorce, my
sorrow would be turned to joy. And my sorrow would be like diamonds on
my cross
Daddy,
As we start this journey together, for the joy you set before us, for
the diamonds on our cross, I pray for your guidance with every step.
Amen
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