Amidst this heavenly host, are the likes of Abraham, who ventured into the unknown with nothing but the promise of God as his guide; Moses, who led a nation to freedom against insurmountable odds; Esther, who stood boldly for the salvation of her people; and countless others, whose stories continue to inspire and instruct. You are encouraged, nay, urged, to forge a deep and meaningful relationship with the God of these ancestors. For in knowing Him, you unlock not only the secrets of their strength and the wellspring of their courage but also the boundless encouragement that comes from realizing you are part of this divine legacy. Delve into the scriptures, those time-honoured texts that bear witness to God’s interactions with humanity. In those sacred pages, you will find the resilience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, and the passion of Paul, all of which speak to the core of human experience, all of which serve to embolden your faith. Allow their lives to comfort and motivate you, to remind you that the same God who was sufficient for them is more than sufficient for you. As you walk the path laid out before you, remember that this cloud of witnesses has passed the baton to you. Run the race set before you with endurance, knowing full well that your place in this lineage is both an honour and a call to greatness. That’s it!