A thought, as we enter into the New Year of 2023:

Remember Patience: When we truly desire to do the things God would have us do; let us not forget, that we have a great cloud of witnesses, of God's providence, both behind us and present with us. So let us, as Paul says in Heb. 12:1,2 “lay aside every weight of mind, soul and thought, and let us run with 'Patience,' the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”

Patience is defined in Scripture as “Hopeful Endurance.” Hope already has us in expectation of wining the race; but let us be careful not to tarnish the victories we receive in providence and grace by failing to patiently follow in the paths of truth and obedience, and visiting often at the “Throne of Grace.”

Editor