GOD-TRACKING IS RUNNING TENACIOUSLY

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20 October 2017

GOD-TRACKING IS RUNNING TENACIOUSLY

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Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

I’m told that the Greeks had a race in the early Olympic games that was unique to all the others. The winner of the race was not the runner who finished first. The winner was the runner who finished his race with his torch still lit. Paul the apostle, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit said, “Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we, an imperishable.”

One of my favourite English words is the word tenacity. Tenacity is defined as the quality or fact of being very determined; determination to grip something firmly. I could imagine those runners in the early Greek Olympics running as fast as they could, while gripping their Olympic torches firmly, with determination to win in such a way as to keep their flames burning.

God-tracking implies tracking the plans of God for our lives. This process requires us to remain on track with God’s purposes. If one of these athletes, running a track race, veered off track while he was running, he might stumble and fall in the rough, extinguish his torch. Christian, you and I are called to be the light of the world. Jesus said, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” To keep that torch burning is to stay on track with God’s plans by acknowledge him in all your ways while seeking first his kingdom principles. Then to run the race set out before you with tenacity. Never, never give up and you will receive that imperishable prize!

God-tracking is running tenaciously

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27Matthew 5:14-16Proverbs 3:6Matthew 6:33

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Help me to run with endurance and my flame burning this race that is set before me

“O Lord, forgive me for going off track and stumbling in the dirt of the world. I admit, my light has dimmed. I repent of all sin and grief that I have caused your Holy Spirit. I choose to pick myself up again and get back on the track to run with perseverance and tenacity, this race you have set out for me. I acknowledge you again in ever aspect of my life – from my supper private life to my most public life – and choose to line myself up again with your kingdom and your righteousness. Help me to run with endurance and my flame burning this race that is set before me. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS GETTING UP TO KEEP RUNNING AFTER TAKING A FALL

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GOD-TRACKING IS GETTING UP TO KEEP RUNNING AFTER TAKING A FALL

1 Corinthians 9:24
So run that you may obtain it.

I watch mesmerised as Mo Farah prepares to run the 10,000 metres at the Rio

As a runner, I know the importance of training for a run. A runner needs to prepare well for a race. But no training can help prepare him for the falls that happen in a race. Every fall is unique and unpredictable. When an athlete falls on the track he has one of two choices: get up and keep running or try to make a surreptitious exit from the track.

By the Holy Spirit, Paul writes, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” This Christian life we live is like a long distance race – strenuous and thwart with obstacles. In my own humble race of life, I know what it’s like to take a fall. Having run for many years with confidence and pride, I took a stumble that almost wrecked my whole life. As I ran along my legs became entangled in pride and rebellion. Perhaps this is why we are told in scripture to lay aside sin which so easily entangles us, and run with endurance the race that is set before us. I had one of two options quit the race or pick myself up and continue running. Thankfully, by his grace and mercy, the Lord sustained me and helped me back to my feet so I could stay on track.

Have you had a fall in this race of life? Have you become entangled in pride or sin? Don’t give up, look up! Lift your head and fix your eyes on Jesus. Repent of sin and get back on track. And whatever you do, keep on running!

God-tracking is getting up to keep running after taking a fall.

God bless you

Dudley

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Proverbs 16:18
Hebrews 12:1-3
Olympics. He’d trained for months for this race. He stands at start line waiting for the pistol to go off. He is confident. He can do this. Indeed, the competition is strong but he is ready for it. Crack! He’s off. Good pace. Middle of the pack. Lap after lap, he is doing well, then suddenly he feels the rough surface of the Tartan Track graze his elbow. He is on the ground! His elbow stung but not as much as the thought that he was out of the race. In an instant he is back on his feet, even before the last runner has passed him by. Mo Farah goes on to win the 2016 Olympic 10,000 metre race to the roar of an ecstatic crowd.

Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

Help me now to pick myself up again and keep running

Pray
“Dear Father, I am sorry for my pride and sin. I have taken a fall. I thought I was running well but then this happened. I confess, I looked away from my goal and became an entangled mess. I repent of sin. I now take my eyes off myself and humbly fix them on Jesus, the author of my life race. Thank you for your grace and mercy. Thank you for your forgiveness. Help me now to pick myself up again and keep running. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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