RUN THE RACE
As I watched Kevin and the other runners in the London Marathon on Sunday I started to think about the scripture about running the race.
Hebrews 12 – ‘Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.’ And in 1 Corinthians 9 – ‘Everyone who competes in the games (race) goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.’
As the runners ran past us it was very evident that they had trained but still they had to endure the course that was set before them. I was aware that Kevin had trained hard along with the guidance that he had been given and I am sure that others who were taking part had done the same sort of preparation, but it was still tough. But what struck me the most was that it was the crowd cheering and encouraging them that kept them going. This made me think how much we need to encourage one another in order to progress on the race. God has set us on a course – the vision he has given us – we need to continually encourage one another as we move forward to achieve the goal - God wants us to show His love to the people of Wymondham and the surrounding area, so that they come to know Him too. Let’s make sure we don’t let Him down.
Vic,Ray,Cathy,Mary, 28/04/2024