I have heard most of my life as a Christian that life is like a race that we are running, towards the prize of eternal life.
I do believe that the race analogy is true. But something in my devotional this morning led me to open my eyes to a different observation about this truth.
Our life is not meant to be a race to the finish line, in my opinion. Rather, we are part of a relay race and are supposed to pass the baton of our faith on to the next generation. They will continue to run the race themselves, sharing the Gospel and spreading the good news that eternal life is the prize at the end of each individual’s race. It puts a smile on my face to know that when my life is over, others will continue to carry the banner of faith that has been shared with them by the saints who went before them. This is not a profound revelation, but it is one that opened my eyes to the kind of race I am running. Life with Jesus is not a sprint, but it is a relay race. The “leg” that I am running is only part of the race and I will one day leave the baton behind for others. That is why it is so important to share the Gospel message, so that the baton of His love, mercy and grace will not be dropped in mid-race, but it will continue to be passed on to the younger generations, those who need to hear and believe.
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Amen! 🙏 yes, my prayer.
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Amen! Vickie, there is much truth in your testament. Indeed, our faith journey is part of God’s biggest plan.
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It was like a big burden was lifted when God showed me that I don’t have to complete the whole task. I am only a small part of the picture.
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It’s amazing that we all (“all,” as in throughout history) make up His body, carrying out His divine work.
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As I recall, a relay team takes advantage of the various skills of its members: strong starters, those who can pass well, those who can receive the baton with confidence, those who can finish strong even with another runner on their heels. In the race of life, God equips us for the various positions where he places us. There’s great comfort in knowing we’re working as a team, and together we can accomplish great things (Ephesians 4:16)!
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All good points. I honestly never ran, so thank you for adding to my knowledge
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I was never with a track team but our daughter did. She was a member of the relay team!
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