“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
When I was on a college ultimate frisbee team, one key drill we would do every practice was to run sprints. Coach required that we run not just to the line but through the line. If we coasted the last couple of yards, he’d point out that we hadn’t competed the whole sprint. We had to give our all through every part of the drill, through all of practice, and through the entire game until the final buzzer sounded.
This brings to mind the spiritual endurance of the Apostle Paul. He continued to the end, pushed through with all he had, and completed the race even when he was aware that martyrdom awaited him. His would surely be a good example of finishing strong. Like Paul and with eyes set on Jesus, we fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith.
Although a task may seem mundane, doing our best regardless of the effort others are giving can be one of the best testimonies for our faith in Christ. Some may coast through the lines in life, but in Christ’s strength, we push through the finish line and give Him the glory.
This brings to mind the spiritual endurance of the Apostle Paul. He continued to the end, pushed through with all he had, and completed the race even when he was aware that martyrdom awaited him. His would surely be a good example of finishing strong. Like Paul and with eyes set on Jesus, we fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith.
Although a task may seem mundane, doing our best regardless of the effort others are giving can be one of the best testimonies for our faith in Christ. Some may coast through the lines in life, but in Christ’s strength, we push through the finish line and give Him the glory.
Scripture Focus
Acts 20:17-35
Insight
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)
Bible In A Year
- Ezra 7-8
- Psalm 29
- Mark 8