Wednesday, August 23, 2017

TIM

Good morning, I’m Tim Wise, Sanctuary Choir Director at Central.

Everybody faces challenges in life. At some point, we all come across hurdles that we have to jump if we are to continue our race. But have you noticed that when you take your eyes off the prize, always looking behind to see where everyone else is, you often lose your focus, sometimes trip and fall, and can easily be overtaken?  This is true in road races and in life.

Corinthians 9:24 says: "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."

We talk a lot about going the extra mile – and that’s a good thing. In fact, Jesus taught us to go the extra mile in service to others. But we often overlook the importance of going the first mile. Runner and joggers know when you’re beginning to establish a routine, the first bit is the most difficult.

So remember, whether you’re training for a 5K, or just running through life, the extra mile doesn’t mean anything unless you faithfully go the first mile and keep your eyes on the prize.