You have each been called to run a race of faith, to fight the good fight and to obtain a crown of righteousness. The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor favor to men of skill. Falling does not cause you to lose your race; failing to finish will cause you to lose your race. The race requires endurance against weariness in order to finish. The battle is against discouragement and condemnation. The victory is solely by faith in the finished work of MY race and the strength of MY resurrection power in you to finish your race. It is MY righteousness that will cause you to obtain your crown, not your own efforts.
Today, I speak to those who have fallen, who are discouraged and weary in your soul to remind you that you have been made righteous by MY blood which flows through your veins. A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again. Seven is not a number of limitation. It is the number of perfection and completion. It represents however many times you rise again in order to complete your race of faith, to fight the good fight and to obtain a victor’s crown. Do not allow your weakness to cause you condemnation, but rather allow it to bring you to the place of humbly receiving My grace so that the power of My strength can rest upon you to rise again. You are loved completely; cast off fear. Receive My strength and courage to get up again, persevering to the end, believing that I AM the Author and Perfecter (Completer, Finisher) of your faith. Arise and let’s go on from here.
2 Timothy 4:7-8; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Hebrews 12:1-3; Proverbs 24:16; 2 Corinthians 12:9
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