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"Consider Him who endured such hostility..."

Text: Hebrews 12:3a

CHALLENGES IN LIFE

There are many challenges in life. Some of these would include hostility. These trials and tribulations in life are probably the most difficult challenges to overcome. But it is possible to triumph over the most difficult of circumstances!

“For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners
against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged
in your souls.”
Hebrews 12:3

1. For consider Him

a) Once again we are urged to “look unto Jesus”.

b) We are well advised not to look inwards but upwards… to Jesus.

2. Who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself

a) Jesus faced great hostility from His detractors.

b) These sinful people pitted themselves against Him.

i) They sought to kill Him (Cf. John 5:18)

ii) They accused Him of having a demon (Cf. John 7:20)

iii) They called Him names (Cf. John 8:48)

iv) They called Him a mad person (Cf. John 10:20).

3. Lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls

This problem was noted. We can overcome weariness and discouragement!

a) Weariness can creep in when we have to endure hostility.

i) That can rob us of our joy in Christ.

ii) That can sap our energy and strength to live for the Lord.

b) Discouragement can affect us severely.

i) We can lose our focus.

ii) We can even give up running our race of faith.