Heralds Digest

"And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise." (Hebrews 6:15 NKJV) Giving up is easy to be excused in our fast-paced world. Unlike Abraham, time is more significant to many believers than the character and charisma of God. Yet, God's word and promises are independent of time, infallible in space, and immutable with circumstances. Therefore, the fulfillment of God's promises only depend on the endurance of the potential receivers of the promise. It is more profitable to excuse time, and wait upon God rather than men.

"That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises." (Hebrews 6:12 NKJV) Unless every man's eyes are set on the undoubted fulfillment of the promises at the end of his race, it is almost certain he would be running for something else, if at all he remains in the race. Heaven is the least of the promises to the saints of God; but every saint of God is called and empowered to run a special race toward a specific target in every area of life. Although God's grace is always sufficient for every runner in the race, it is inadequate for anyone who chose to embark on another fellow's race. In order to avoid sluggishness and frustration, special grace for specific race needs faith and patience. Without absolute reliance on the influence of the Spirit of God, life's promises are often forfeited at the threshold of their fulfillments.