Tri to Gain Glory...
Some of you have been following my efforts as I prepare for my triathlon. I've posted quite a bit on my blog. In my quiet times last night and today, I tried to focus on the analogy that Paul gives us of a race in Hebrews 12: 1-3:
1Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us (B)run with endurance the race that is set before us,
2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has (G)sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
It got me to thinking about how often we....errrr...I...lose focus on divine things, on God, and struggle with the things of this world. One of the things I recognize is the importance of that focus, how critical it is to maintain at all times if we are to finish the race that is set before us. Our training, the things we consume, the way we prepare, the hardship and adversity we overcome..all of these things prepare us for the race toward glory.
Imagine, too, the glory of winning that race!!! If I were to win on Saturday, I would recieve a medal that would tarnish, rust, and eventually turn to dust. How much more vigilant and focused then, should our training and focus be as we race toward eternity?
posted by FishrCutB8 @ 1:25 PM
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If I were to win on Saturday, I would recieve a medal that would tarnish, rust, and eventually turn to dust. How much more vigilant and focused then, should our training and focus be as we race toward eternity?
Dude - that is deep....and very true as well !
You've all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Thank you, my brother...
Love those athletic metaphors that Paul uses in his letters.
Those of us who have trained, grown weary, persisted, competed and reached our goal have gained a chance for amazing insight into spiritual truths. If only more of us would use it. At least you clearly are!
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