The author of Hebrews compares the Christian life to a race. Thinking about a long race especially, it is easy to forget that our goal is to finish the race, not to be the winner. In a long race we get tired, and instead of walking we want to quit altogether. Giving our burden to Jesus, asking Him to walk beside us, allowing ourselves to rest, and relying on people that Jesus has put in our life is what Jesus asks us to do; but instead we want to run the race ourselves. Therefore, we stumble and often fall. The way that we can finish the race is to keep our eyes on the goal: Jesus. He has great works to complete in us.
In Max Lucado’s book “Traveling Light” he says, “In a world rocky with human failure, there is a land lush with divine mercy. Your Shepherd invites you there. He wants you to lie down. Nestle deeply until you are hidden and buried in the tall shoots of his love, and there you will find rest.”
PRAYER:
Thank you for surrounding us with your witnesses, people that love us and show us your mighty love. Strengthen us to run the race that you have marked for us. Help us to keep our eyes on your Son. Thank you for giving Him the endurance to run His race. Because He finished the race set out for Him, we will be able to finish our race. In Your Son’s name we pray, Amen.
Written by Julianne McDowell
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