The Race
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.—2 Timothy 4:7"
There
is much satisfaction in finishing something you have begun! The success
of a race is determined not only by how well you begin but also by how
well you end. Many athletes can begin a race impressively, but if they
stumble or are injured or lack the stamina to finish, their good start
is useless. Paul rejoiced that he had not only begun the race but he had
also finished it. His prize was a robust faith in God and a life filled
with God's powerful presence.
The
Christian life is not easy. Some mistakenly assume that once they bec
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