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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith – Heb 12:1-2a
➤➤ has baggage
“It is impossible that no offenses should come” – Luke 17:1b
➤➤ of baggage
Unmet Expectations
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life – Prov 13:12
Yesterday’s Unresolved Anger
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord – Rom 12:19
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” – Matt 11:28-30 NLT
Unrepented Sin
When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality failed as with the dry heat of summer. – Ps 32:3-4
➤➤ The with baggage
They offer superficial treatments for my people’s mortal wound. They give assurances of peace when there is no peace. – Jer 6:14 NLT
➤➤ Get the out of your baggage
Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people – Luke 2:52 NLT
Though He (Jesus) was God’s Son, He learned trusting-obedience by what He suffered, just as we do. – Heb 5:8 MSG
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close – Ps 27:10 NLT
I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart. And I have loved you with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. – Jer 1:5a, 31:3b
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people – Gen 50:20
All scripture is from the New American Standard Bible unless otherwise noted