Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 1 Corinthians 9:24

 

Yesterday I witnessed a triathlon event at my work. There were 223 competitors, determined to complete all three events (swim, bike and run) in record time. As I watched them pass by, I noticed the ones up front were moving quickly and had a look of determination on their faces. As more came by, they had slowed down and some looked tired and almost defeated, all the while took a much slower pace and were in no hurry to cross that finish line.

 

This leads to today’s blog. There is no doubt, living the Christian life is not easy. As a matter of fact, Jesus said we are foreigners in this land (as children of God) and would encounter much tribulation in life. Your number 1 enemy is satan and he is bound and determined to make living the right way a challenge. Sinful habits, distorted thinking and fleshly desires all work against Godly wisdom. The battle is more than you can handle! That is why God gave His children the Holy Spirit, to provide wisdom and power to overcome the troubles life brings. But the choice to stay in the race is up to you!

 

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. Hebrews 12:1

 

The choice is yours in how you run the race of your Christian journey. Staying focused on Jesus and His ways will take effort and determination, but the blessings that follow, through your faithful obedience, are greater than anything this world has to offer. Run in such a way that you may obtain it! God bless!