📌 To understand a text like Hebrews 12, you must read the verses before and after, then can you only understand the context. Many people don’t pay attention to Hebrews 11:39-40, but it builds the case for chapter 12.
📌 The story of Hebrews 12 is not complete without the believer. Abraham started the race. God gave him a promise and he handed it dow to the heroes of faith till it got to us. Their race might be finished but THE race is not finished. We have a part to play.
📌 When you recognize that you are in a race, your priorities change. You lay aside every weight. “The sin” referred to in Hebrews 12:1-2 is the tendency to be discouraged by trials and tribulations. We are encouraged to look up to Jesus, our perfect example because he despised the shame and overcame.
📌 One of the greatest killers of revivals is legitimate and personal ambitions. The trick of the enemy is to make us jettison our collective purpose in pursuit of our personal purpose. When we put Christ first, we are never at a disadvantage.
📌 Any position of privilege you find yourself is for God. Whether you have an encounter or not, recognize that where you are is in interest of the kingdom of God. Every detail of your life is important for your assignment.

📍We’re surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, who stood where we now stand and still had the ability to put God first.
📌In Matthew 6:33, “Seeking first the Kingdom of God” means that no pain will never be legitimate enough to be your top priority.
📌It doesn’t matter what your personal issue is, when we all put Christ first, we’re never at a disadvantage.
📌Every child of God must realize that if you’re in a position of privilege, it is to the advantage of the kingdom.
📌Don’t call an altar a stone or a pillow. Stop sleeping on the move of God!
💡What are the things that happen in a revival?
 ✅Increased zeal and boldness.
 ✅ More people will preach more radically.
 ✅ Conviction of sin.
✅ Massive conversions.
✅ Explosive church growth.
✅ Disciples raised