CHRISTIAN RACE!!

"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus". Philippians 3:14 (RSV). I was a runner in State and University level in India during my School and College years. I can relate to what is Paul talking here. The gun sounds. Runners spring from their starting blocks, and the race is on. At the beginning, the pace is rather equal; but as the contestants round the final turn, their gait increases. Far down the track, a tape stretches across. Noise from the crowd grows in intensity. Each Competitor, drenched with perspiration, strains every muscle, running in their own lane to the finish line. In a moment, the tape breaks. The winner grimaces from his exertion but smiles with joy. He pressed toward the finish line and captured the coveted prize. How like a race is the Christian life. The prize of eternal life spurs dedicated servants of Christ to surmount any obstacle in order to attain it. Their purpose is to be with Christ at all cost. Victorious Christian life requires the devotion and stamina of a track star. But all the blood , sweat, and tears of discipleship will be gently blotted from memory by His wonderful look of love when we reach our goal! Too many church goers are singing "standing on the promises" when all they are doing is sitting on the premises. Bro: It's good to be a Christian and know it, but it's better to be a Christian and show it!! TADA!! The crowd is watching you friend, your spouse, your children, your church, your friends, unbelievers..world...and JESUS!!!!