Wednesday, March 21, 2018

BENJI Hi! I’m Benji Riddle from Central United Methodist. It’s the middle of the week. It seems like the weekend will never arrive. It’s easy to settle into the notorious Wednesday Slump. Don’t lose heart, for Scripture speaks much about those who pursue endurance. J. Stowell points out that the Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch still lit for Christ. There may be all sorts of things trying to bring you down and draw you away from God, things at work, at home, or at school, but stay strong, and know that God is with you. Romans 15 offers this blessing from Paul to the church in Rome: May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.