Until You Reach the Finish Line
Good morning Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 Worship Song: Unfinished Task Meditation: At a recent worship service, I listened keenly as the key speaker gave a synopsis of his participation in a recent marathon race. He shared with us of the times during the race when he felt like giving up, but he persevered until he reached the finish line. As I pondered his speech, I could not help but compare our Christian journey to a marathon race that requires great sacrifice, hard work, patience, resilience, persistence, and determination. We must press on toward the goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Many have started to walk with the Lord, but stopped along the path, refusing to finish the journey. Many have given up the moment they encounter challenges and failed to persevere to the end. You will start the process energized, anticipating success and achievement, but if along the path, you encounter trials, setbacks, obst...