The Holy Spirit this morning in my communion time reminded me of Hebrews.12:1 & 2 which reads these words 12 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, 2 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.

The Holy Spirit emphasized the reality of what surrounds our lives which is a cloud of witnesses who have stories of triumph which God did for their lives that rain down miraculous answers for any situation that can possibly rise up against us or which we may face that seek to rob us of our peace and the plan of God for our lives. 

There is a solution for every problem which the Lord has covered before.  We can glean from and hold onto this to see us through every possible attack or opposition to the knowledge of God concerning our lives fulfilling the plan of the Lord for us.

Let us therefore investigate the reality of this promise with the Holy Spirit and ensure we are receiving the full measure of blessings within it that are ordained for our glory. Firstly we must realize that the great cloud of witnesses are proof holders and sharers/partakers in what they have already experienced when they faced obstacles that almost took them out. 

However because of their covenant with God, He stepped in and brought them out by a miraculous intervention which startled the enemy that had come against them.

They therefore possess a story of glory which is evidence that can be used in court to decide the outcome of any similar case because it has become the precedent to guide judgment for all other cases covering that area in life.

Let this reality saturate your being and take over your thoughts so you can be in position to lay hold of and receive all the Father has determined for you to have in this season. We are told in scripture that satan is the accuser of the brethren Revelation.12:10 and does this accusation continually day and night.

However we are told that we must overcome him and not allow the accusations to determine the course of our lives. When it comes to accusations we need to rise up and defend ourselves otherwise when they are brought up in court we can be convicted if we do not oppose those accusations vehemently and give a defense against those charges. The blood of Jesus is our plea.Ephesians.1:7 & 8.

Now you can see why the cloud of witnesses is such a blessing (a source of strength) for us because we have those who won in those situations as witnesses to the fact that we also will come out triumphant because the same Lord who brought them out triumphantly is here to do the same for us. 

This is because they carry the proof of this reality which becomes our defense. Of Course because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Hebrews.13;8. Thank God He never changes.

This is why the woman with the issue of blood for twelve years could believe that if she touched the Hem of His garment she would be healed. She was healed because she had heard that Jesus had healed all sick people that came to Him and her situation would be no different if she just touched Him. Mark.5:25-30.

This reality worked perfectly for her so that as she touched Jesus virtue flowed out of Him and she was instantly healed. So powerful was the flow from Jesus to her that He knew that power had gone from Him and healed someone. 

For that reason Jesus wanted to know so Jesus could encourage us through her testimony that we could count on the cloud of witnesses testimony to receive what God had already done before on our behalf to make us whole from any obstacle or oppression of the devil. Acts.10:38.

Let us go further with the Holy Spirit and tap into this grace which will bring us remarkable testimonies of triumph. After recognising the reality of the Cloud of witnesses we then need to lay aside or put away from our thoughts, minds, emotions and intellects every weight of bondage or oppression and the temptation it affords us to sin. Hebrews.12:1 & 2.

This desire to sin that so easily besets us because it offers temporary reprieve and an easy way out where we just need to succumb and yield to the desire and have its benefits.

We are offered through the cloud of witnesses who went past the sin barrier and gained the promise of ability to put aside the weight of sin and look to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith or Trust. Jesus proved His faithfulness even in death and experienced the same triumph through His grace working on our behalf so that through His endurance working for us it would bring us to the finish line and gain the full inheritance.

This is such an honour and privilege to share in the grace Jesus provided for us to be strong enough to overcome every obstacle death throws at us and come out with life and that in its fullest measure with a story of glory. john.10:10.

My prayer for you today is that as you receive these words you will experience the realization of them in your life today. Then go ahead and walk in the manifestation of Jesus’ power doing exceedingly and abundantly above all you could ask or think according to His power at work in you.

Let the Holy Spirit create a story of glory in your lives that will speak loud and clear of the Kingdom of Jesus still faithfully working on the Earth for men to see, supplying them the grace to trust in Him. This enables more people to serve His Lordship on this earth in Jesus name. Amen.

Have a Fruitful and productive day in Jesus name. Amen.