Skip to main content

"Just Run!"

"Do You not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours." I Corinthians 9:24

 Last weekend in Philadelphia we had the annual Broad Street run. Many have trained and come from many areas to run this marathon but there can only be one first prize winner. What amazed me was a story of an African American woman who was about 92 years old or older partaking in the race. I was in awe of her and embarrassed of myself at the same time. I had committed to waking up early after prayer to continue my prayers while walking, I think I accomplished it for one day.

Life is consistent even when we are not. Paul was describing the Christian journey as a race and that we have to see ourselves like athletes training to win the greatest prize in the universe, which is the crown of our salvation. He described disciplining ourselves like athletes with self control, persistence and humility. In the olympics or many competitions of this world there can only be one top winner and then a few runner ups, but not in the Kingdom of God, we are all winners because Christ has made us victorious.

Today I encourage you to understand this wisdom, that the race is not given to the fastest or strongest individuals but to those who keep on running. In the interview the very young elderly woman said get up and get out, she declared that she will keep running until the day she dies.

My challenge to you is, keep running your race, even when life gets hard "Just Run', through all of your affliction and adversity "Just Run", while your body is racked with pain "Just Run", when friends set you aside and the enemy has cast all vengeance against you "Just Run",  no matter what it is "Just Run" let nothing and no one rob you of your crown, lay hold of  the prize and whatever you do make it yours. And every morning when you rise and the Liar tells you it's no use, sprint yourself in the spirit and "Just Run!"

Comments

  1. UnknownMay 11, 2018 at 8:49 AM

    Amen I am running Praise God

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownMay 11, 2018 at 10:39 AM

    Praise THE LORD for this challenge!!! Between naturally running and spiritually running, I can CONFIDENTLY attest that they both require HARD WORK!! Proverbs 14:23 gives me hope and assurance that I can PROFIT if I stay in the race continuing to LABOR in LOVE. I am surely "RUNNING 🏃 for my LIFE" as the songwriter says!!
    IF ANYBODY ASKS YOU...

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownMay 11, 2018 at 6:44 PM

    Amen..

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Gospel Moments In Black History

  Today we are honored to spotlight Apostle Jimmie Ellis III. A true pioneer in the Kingdom of God and a testimony that makes the Black Church very proud. Dr. Jimmie A. Ellis, Ill the dynamic Senior Pastor of Victory Christian Center , is both recognized and respected for his standard of excellence in ministry. He is a highly sought after speaker who is anointed in the areas of teaching, leadership, mentoring and fatherhood. Dr. Ellis possesses an extraordinary revelation of the Word of God. His dynamic yet practical teaching style has led many to give their lives to Jesus Christ. His life-changing teachings on holy living, home and marriage, purpose and financial freedom are empowering generations. Raised in the Mount Olive Apostolic Church, under the pastorship of Dr, John Myers , Dr. Ellis accepted Jesus at the age of nine. By age twelve, Dr. Ellis began teaching Bible study. In 1983, he was released to pastor. He then founded the Bible Enlightenment Christian Center with just 7
Post a Comment
Read more

UN-DO!

S.E.E.D. For Today: Scripture: "Undo The Heavy Burdens" ( Isaiah 58:6 ) Example: There was a great deal of injustice in the land and with the rich exploiting the poor and the rulers using their authority only to make themselves richer. It was a conflict between truth and lies, just like in our land today. The people of God were no different in operating under the same system as this. But God called them out and wanted them to understand that their fasting was in vain if they did not undo the heavy burden they placed on others while still outwardly devoting themselves to religion or as they thought to God. Exercise: Let's invite the Holy Spirit to solve problems and aid us in lifting loads and overcome barriers that keep us and our loved ones from walking joyfully in the Lord. In self-denying love and care for others, let's undo any heavy burden or untie any yoke that we may have placed upon friends, family, associates or even employees. Devotion: Lord toda
8 comments
Read more

Bursting Out Of It!

S.E.E.D. For Today:  Scripture: "Is this not the the fast which I have chosen: Loosen the bonds of wickedness." ( Isaiah 58:6 ) Explanation: There should be the right motive when we fast. The people of God in Isaiah observed but there was no change in them. When fasting we do not want to look at it as a religious ritual, but a means to transformation. The fruit of repentance ought to be evident in relationship with one another and our neighbor. If we fast and persist in arrogance, stubbornness, fighting and strife then we are only doing this out of routine. Exercise: Prayer is important to experience the grace and power of God when fasting. Without the consistency of prayer we will not see breakthrough. God is challenging us to do the fast He has chosen, the first means of business is releasing or loosing the bonds of wickedness. Whatever besets itself and entangles you again under the same slave system of missing the mark with God has to let you go. I challenge you
8 comments
Read more