This passage encourages us to live out our faith boldly and faithfully, even when it's difficult. It reminds us that our ministry doesn't end when with us; it can have eternal consequences for those around us. We are called to be witnesses for Christ, even if it means sacrificing our comfort or reputation. We can plant seeds of the gospel in the lives of others, and those seeds may bear fruit long after we're gone. May we be encouraged to be bold in our faith and to live a life that glorifies God.

Scripture References: Acts 28:25-31

From Series: Acts: Saved to be Sent | More Messages from Jobey McGinty

From Series: "Acts: Saved to be Sent"

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We all want to finish well. But somewhere along the way, faith can feel heavy. We get tired. We stumble. We quietly wonder if endurance is really possible. The world tells us the answer is to try harder. To be stronger. To keep proving ourselves. But that lie only deepens our shame and leaves us running alone. Hebrews reminds us of a better way. “Let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus.” He is not just the one who starts our faith. He is the one who sustains it. The founder. The perfector. The faithful witness who carries us when we’re weak. Let us lay down the weight we’ve been carrying and lift our eyes again to Christ, trusting that He is at work in us.

Scripture References: Hebrews 12:1-6

From Series: Hebrews: The True and Better | More Messages from Jobey McGinty

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