Have you
had your Joy Juice today? Your body
needs pure, concentrated JOY in order to be prepared for the race of
life!
When people
enter a race, most do it with the intentions of trying to reach the finish line. The one who wins the prize has been diligent
in preparation and consistent training.
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." (Footnote in Life Application Study
Bible)
Let’s set our eyes on the finish line! When our goal is pleasing God, all the
running and training will be worth it; at the end of the race, we will JOYFULLY
receive an eternal, imperishable reward.
Run toward the prize that will give you everlasting joy.
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