Today’s Promise
May 8, 2025
Heaven Cheers You on to Victory
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Hebrews 12:1
Sometimes the Christian life can feel like a marathon. The road is long and sometimes challenging—however, those who have gone before you are cheering you on to victory in Christ.
Run the Race
Imagine for a moment you are in a race. This race is not a quick dash but an extended marathon. As you run, you feel like giving up. You just aren’t sure you have what it takes to finish the race.
As you begin each new lap, you aren’t sure if you can make it to the next. However, as you come around the last curve, you see the stands filled with people cheering you to victory. They clap, yell, and encourage you to keep going. Knowing the stadium is filled with supportive friends, you move forward, finding new strength and courage to complete the race. With their support, you can keep going because you know you can make it to the finish line.
Every day, you are running a race. It’s not in the physical world but in the spiritual. In heaven, the stands are full of those who have gone before you, cheering you on to victory.
Hebrews 11
In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews described all the great men and women of faith who have gone before you. Abraham, Noah, Moses, and thousands of others all ran their good race of faith. Now, they sit in the stands of heaven, cheering you on to finish the race God has put before you. They cheer as you press on toward knowing the fullness of Christ.
Your spiritual race isn’t always easy, and sometimes you feel like giving up. Thoughts of fear, failure, and discouragement often crowd your mind.
Heaven Cheers
When you feel like quitting, and you think you’re unworthy to even compete in this race, remember, heaven’s stands are full of those cheering you on. They know what it’s like to run the race. Having run their race of faith, they cheer you on to keep pressing forward to be all God has called you to be. Those who have gone before you are watching your progress and praying for your success.
Run the race with passion today because you have a heavenly audience cheering you on to victory.
Look at this promise once again.
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. – Hebrews 12:1
Make these confessions.
- Today, I run my spiritual race with passion.
- Those who have gone before me are cheering me on to victory.
- I will not give up, give in, or give out.
- I run with my eyes focused on Christ.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
Feel like giving up? Those who have gone before you are cheering you on to go deeper and further for Christ.
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When was a time you experienced encouragement in your walk with Christ? (Put your answer in the comment section below.)
When l think abt Jesus loving and fighting for
Us and how good he is and 😇🙏❤️Amen
Speaking with other Christians who truly have Jesus in Their heart and hearing their stories then I think about how Jesus worked miracles in my life and how much He truly loves each and every one of us✝️🙏
I will not give up,. because I have many cheerleaders from heaven. AMEN
It is encouraging to know heaven is cheering us on to victory and our destination. Grateful for godly support and prayers form ministries like this one. God bless you all!
I was very depressed for awhile then the LORD spoke to me and started me on my journey out of depression and had a sister help me with cleaning my home. It was GOD’S WORD that set me free. I spent quality time in The HOLY BIBLE each day. Thank you Jesus.
Thanks so much for sharing your story. – Billy
It’s encouraging not only do have those who have gone before cheering me on ,but fellow Christians praying and cheering for me.
I won’t give up,because I know Jesus won’t give up on me.🙂🙏😇
If someone says to me that they are going to give up,or they are having doubts. I remind them that doubt is Satan goal is to make us doubt. Then I share with them that we all have doubts sometimes, We just need to flee from Satan.! We have the Spirit living within us and the power to overcome fears and doubts🙂 Thank you Jesus for keeping all your promises!!!