Daily Devotional - February 15th, 2026
“...let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” — Hebrews 12:1
“Endurance is faith stretched over time.” — Alma Ohene-Opare
Commentary:
Life is not a sprint fueled by bursts of emotion. It is a long, faithful race shaped by daily choices. We live in a culture that celebrates quick wins and instant rewards, yet the deepest victories of the soul are forged slowly. A runner does not build stamina by watching from the sidelines. Strength comes from steady effort, disciplined breathing, and the refusal to quit when muscles ache. In the same way, spiritual endurance grows as we choose obedience again and again, even when the path is uphill.
Freedom requires endurance. A free people must guard their hearts, their homes, and their habits. Agency is a gift from God, but it demands responsibility. Each decision either strengthens our stride or weakens it. When trials come, and they will, we discover whether we have trained our hearts in truth. Hardship is not proof that we are failing. Often it is evidence that we are in the race at all. The question is not whether the road is long, but whether our eyes remain fixed on the right finish line.
Endurance is sustained by vision. A runner who forgets the prize will soon lose heart. Christ calls us to look beyond temporary discomfort and see eternal purpose. Just as an athlete paces himself for the final stretch, we must align our daily habits with our eternal calling. Prayer, repentance, discipline, and courage become the rhythm of our stride. When we persevere with faith, we reflect the steady, faithful character of Christ Himself.
Scripture:
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” — Hebrews 12:1
Daily Application:
Choose one area where you have grown weary and commit to one small, faithful step forward today.