DO NOT GIVE UP QUICKLY
Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
NATS: Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles, and run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1)
NATS: Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles, and run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1)
Chris Couch was only 16 years old when he was first eligible to play golf at the highest level of PGA Tour (Professional Golfers' Association). Quickly he predicted would be a brilliant player in the future and will certainly achieve success in the years to come.
Even so, life is more of a dull activity. Chris did not achieve success in a short time. He had to work hard for 16 years and the following 3 games "mini-tours". He was never tempted not to continue his career, but Chris continued to persevere. Finally, at the age of 32 years, for the first time Chris became the winner in the match New Orleans Open. Persistence brings results, but it is not easily obtained.
In his book A Long Obedience in the Same Direction (Long Obedience in the Same Direction), Bible teacher, Eugene Peterson, reminds us that the Christian life is more akin to a marathon than a 100 meter running game. Peterson said that we are called to "keep running, because that is what makes our lives worth living".
With the grace and power of Christ, we too can "run with endurance" the race this life (Hebrews 12:1). And, armed with the example of our Lord who helped and encouraged us, as the Apostle Paul's advice, we were able to run for the prize of "the crown of immortality" (1 Corinthians 9:25).
Do not give up too quickly - WEC
Run IN RACE
WITH EYES THAT SEE IN ETERNITY
Reference
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