Monday, 4 February 2013

Christian Life is A Race, but Which One?







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Paul said "I finished my Race with Joy" in one of his epistles. In this 21st century, race has taken dimension in many forms and fields. In fact, there is also a race to eat the fastest. But looking at the context, initially there was only one form of race we knew, sprinting race. But even in that, what are we, 4x100m or 1x100m or 4x100m relay etc?

As I am a active sportsman(for writing purpose only), I wondered which race was the most suitable to slot in my Christian life. Apparently, when I was in UTAR attending a Chemistry lecture, I thought of a race that suits Christian Life the most. Which is, 4x100m Relay! Why?

If Christian life was all about you from the Beginning till the End, then you might not want to read this post. Because to me, Christian life is more about how you run your race and how it affects others' Christian Life.

For example, if one runner slows down, in order to win, the other should sprint more. If one sprinted more than usual and their team is in lead, then the other runners have to just maintain their normal speed. At the end, the combined performance that bring the team A Joyous Moment but remember, personal performance here matter the most.

In Christian life, what you do and how well you grow might be personal to you. Remember, your own salvation did not fall from the heavens but from a believer's mouth. Jesus was the one saved you but it was definitely through someone, in some rare cases, something. But no matter what, it was not an individual effort.

If only the one talked to you did not turn up that day, darkness would have still ruled your life. So their run was worth it and that was why you're saved today. But it doesn't end there. The baton has dropped in your hands now. You have to run with all you have and pass the baton to the next person and so on till Jesus come to finish the race.

Once you drop the baton, it is going to be rather impossible to complete the race effectively. So, Christian life is a combined effort which roots from marvelous individual effort.

Amen!



3 comments:

  1. Agree with you bro!
    Paul also talks about running the race in Hebrews 12:1,2 both individually as well as to be an encourager to others as it is not about ourselves only.

    Excellently done bro! God bless!

    (P/S: Checked with dad and 100% PASS!)

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  2. Wow! Thanks a lot for that effort. It means a lot to me. Thanks Pastor. Praise God!

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