Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God's lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God's blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears. (Hebrews 12:16:17 MSG).
Hebrews 12 is filled with
some powerful messages. Before getting to the Esau syndrome, the author,
reminds the believer in Hebrews to focus their eyes to the goal and be ready to
get through anything that comes in their way. He notes Jesus as the perfect
example and encourages believers to follow Jesus' lead. He also stresses out
that the hardship the believers are going through are merely training and
disciplines so that later they find themselves mature in their relationship
with God. Lastly, he also encourages everyone to keep running the race and to
not to be stumbling blocks by lazying around.
Friends, allow me to say that we are here for a very long
marathon. Stop for a while, drink something energizing, and take a little rest.
It is okay that someone else overtakes us (they might eventually get very tired
and need a break, and maybe that's the time that we are going to overtake
them). But, don't ever give up; how tired and hopeless we are right now. God's
lifelong gift is waiting for us in the finish line.
I hope we all can make it. Godspeed.
Sincerely,
R
R
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