Hebrews 12:1-2
"...the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints..."
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
This passage describes the communion of saints as a “great cloud of witnesses” that surround us.
Apart from Jesus, who is a person in scripture that encourages your faith? What conversation would you like to have with them?
Is there anyone from church history or someone you have known who passed away that encourages your faith? What would you like to ask or say to them?
Is there anyone alive today who encourages your faith? Reach out to them and thank them today!
Thank God for the gift of those who have gone before us. Pray for God to continue raising up people of faith.
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
Lord God, thank you for uniting us with those in other times and places who trust in Christ and seek to obey his will. You have made us strangers no longer but pilgrims together on the way to your kingdom. Guide us closer to you and to one another in the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace, and strengthen your Church in mission and service to your world, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.