1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Here it talks about running a race. Many people run races all the time- I’ve ran a few and the adrenaline that runs through you (no pun intended) is really what gets you going- well for me that is. And just like me running in those few races my race to the kingdom of God is one that should be full of excitement and even fast moving just like physical race. Always moving forward- I like that the Bible refers to following Jesus as a race. It is- its full of its curves, breaks, hard moments, hills, sweet and tears but also the joy and refreshing moments that He brings us to in perfect time. The race with Christ to live as if it where my last is a race that should have us all on an adrenaline rush for Christ. It is just that too- when we give it all to Him He gives us everything we need to live on. He gives us the rest we need even when the world says its not enough to function- let me tell you I have met a ton of God fearing, men and women that have a lack of sleep and are going and moving and functioning only by the grace of God and they are doing the most work for His kingdom to come. I have especially never seen so many people here night and day working and being there to disciple people at the most inconvenient hours of the day and night- but with God all things are possible and with God there is rest. To run this race following after Jesus Christ is something we all have in our hearts- yes it gets hard sometimes but, in those time, I’m learning are the times you really do grow the most. Its been quoted in many ways before but it is so true. The work of God is at hand always if you allow Him to be the center and to continue to center and mold you. Now it says n verse 27 “But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection…” just like running a marathon or any form of a race you must train some other wise you will not get very far or enjoy it at all. The same goes for this race we are in for Christ and to live to be more like Him. We must study the word of God, surround ourselves around Godly people, and pray always be in prayer. God uses to weak but He doesn’t do it and keep them weak- no He builds them up and disciplines them in their minds, body, and soul just like you have to do in order to train for a race of any kind of you want to do well and build off of what you have done and worked on. Christ doesn’t just bring us to a place of contentment; actually, we should never come to a place of contentment in Christ and if we have then something isn’t right. He is always ready to push us further- build us up- and make us stronger.

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