When is the last time you went to a track meet? For many of us parents who have kids in Jr. high and High School we can say, “a couple of days ago.” Track and field is different from other sports because you are the only one competing. Yes, even in a relay race no one can run that leg of the race but you. There are no plays to call and no huddles to discuss strategy, just you and your two legs. As a parent, we can only watch in anticipation as young people come around the last turn, giving it all they’ve got, trying to finish and win. So, we cheer them on from the stands. We know that our cheering is only encouragement and that it doesn’t help them get any faster, but we love our little athletes. We want to let them know that we are watching them and are supporting them. Have you ever considered that the Bible says the same thing is happening to us?Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and at down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3
As children of GOD, our race is far from over. Sure, we have uncertainties and there are distractions. The track can be narrow and rocky, and we will defiantly “hit the wall”. But, if we will just keep running we will reach our goal! When we come to last turn there will be those in the stands cheering! Want to know who they are? Read Hebrews Ch 11. Wow! What a fan base! At the finish line is Christ (maybe with a towel and cup of water?) calling to you, “C’mon! You got this! RUN! I have your prize waiting for you, my good and faithful servant.”
So, just run the race! With endurance, it is far from over.
Grace and Peace
Blan
