Have you had your JOY JUICE today? Your body needs that Joy Juice in order to be
prepared for the race of life!
When people
enter a race, most do it with the intentions of winning or at least finishing
well. But it is usually the one who has
been most diligent in preparation that comes away with the prize.
1
Corinthians 9:24 asks: “Do you not know that in a race all the
runners run, but only one gets the prize?
Run in such a way as to get the prize.”
What was the “prize” that Paul was referring to in this
passage? Our heavenly reward!
The
footnote in my Bible explains: “Winning a
race requires purpose and discipline.
Paul used this illustration to explain that the Christian life takes
hard work, self-denial, and many times, grueling preparation. As Christians, we are running toward our
heavenly prize. The essential
disciplines of prayer, Bible study, and worship equip us to run with renewed
energy and stamina. Don’t be
half-hearted in your training. Train diligently---your spiritual progress
depends on it.”
(Life Application Bible, NIV)
Let’s set our eyes on the finish line! When our goal is pleasing God, all the
running and training will be worth it….For at the end of the race, we will
JOYFULLY receive an eternal, imperishable reward.
Give Jesus your whole heart and run the race diligently and
joyfully.
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