“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:1-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/bible/59/heb.12.1-3.esv

All,

This stands out because the writer of Hebrews says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses”. Do you think of a “great cloud of witnesses” around you now?  Is it comforting to think of all the celebrations when we are about the purpose of God?  Please pray that we and our friends are about God’s purpose today. Please pray for Connor and Knox’s group.