Message by Henry Widjaja (Wednesday 12 September 2018)
12Â Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2Â looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3Â For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
Hebrews 12:1-3
To be spiritually fat, we must have:
FAITH
It is the basis of Christian belief. We need to have faith to understand that every situation we face, leads to growth. The trials that we go through allow for us to develop a Godly character. Suffering leads to perseverance and persevering proves our faith.
ATTENTION
We need to spend time with God and pray. But when you continue to repeat the same prayer, it loses its meaning over time.
Do you actually want to talk to God? Or do you do it because you have to do it?
We tend to be busy focusing on one thing. But when you focus on one thing, you're missing the other blessings. Therefore, we need to be thankful and grateful for everything that we have.
TOGETHERNESS
There is unity in Christ. We need to depend on each other and not allow for any segregation to occur. We need to eliminate any segregation.
Therefore, to be spiritually FAT you need: FAITH. ATTENTION. TOGETHERNESS.