running the race

"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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of faith." Hebrews 12:1-2

The 5k race for our school was fun and successful.  The weather was perfect, and the course was well marked with safety "cheerleaders" in place.  Monitoring and cheering at my corner of the race, it was interesting to observe the various pace of the runners. Some pushed ahead full force as if being chased by hot lava, while others favored a quick trot to a nice walk. Yet, no matter the pace or motive, finishing the race was possible for all.

Faced with more obstacles and an uncertain course than our 5k runners, the race we face daily as believers can be daunting.  One minute we can be smack on course running in glorious peace and the next landing in a painful briar patch of sticky issues or facing an unexpected dead-end with our plans. 

Whatever the case, we can be certain of this, God and our heavenly cloud of witnesses are cheering us forward... to get up and keep moving.  We have a heavenly prize waiting for us that will outshine and significantly exceed anything imaginable in our feeble human minds.  It is guaranteed to make the most challenging moments on earth worth the battle to keep the faith.

Listen... do you hear that?  God and His angels are cheering and calling your name.  With Them, you got this.  Keep running the race as the winner you already are.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live, love and do like we believe it,

veneal