Promised

Hebrews 11:39 - 12:2

Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Not complete

without one another

Each of us

has a part

and a place

in the race of life

Hobblers

Walkers

Joggers

Sprinters

Runners

The race waits for us

to find our pace

and take our space

in that great company

where all are accommodated

embraced

enfolded

welcomed

and carried along

by a tidal wave of love

to where Christ waits

to greet us 

and to make us whole.