God's Discipline Proves His Love

Introduction

Welcome to “The Edge Worship Centre” Bible Scripture Reading. The doors of TEWC are open to all spreading God’s Living Word beyond the Church doors.

God’s Living Word – Hebrews 12:1-3, NLT

God’s Discipline Proves His Love

12 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, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. 3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

Food for thought – Purpose / Passion and the Race of Faith

Running the race of life requires the right conditioning and perspective. Followers of Jesus must first throw off any sin that slows them down, and then they need to focus their attention on Jesus. He ran the race of faith before us and will bring those who trust in Him for salvation to the finish line. (Notes from The Leadership Bible, NIV © 1998)

May the reading of God’s Living Word touch your heart in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen