Run Well: Insights From Hebrews 12Ihe Nhụchatụ

The spirit of strengthening oneself for others is found in our metaphor-rich text of arms, knees, and feet. Neurobiologists tell us that all behavior features first a determining reason, second a motivating reason, and third a supporting reason.

In this Hebrews passage, the determining reason for strengthening ourselves is that we are exhausted and fatigued. The motivating reason: The inspiration of the Old Testament’s hall of fame (Hebrews 11) and the Lord Jesus Himself (Hebrews 12:1-2). And finally, the supporting reason? Others will be strengthened!

Having finished this short study, I encourage you to read all of Hebrews 11 and 12. You will be amazed at all the Lord will show you.

We seek to strengthen ourselves as means, not ends, in order to strengthen others in the race. We wish to sing “it is well” with our soul and for others’ souls too. We shall run well, personally and publicly, marathon-strong and marathon-straight.