Two well established wrestlers stand in the wrestling ring, one of them has the title belt of the Heavy Weight Championship. The Champion intends to maintain his title and his opponent seeks to defeat him, and take away the prize.
Every Athlete's goal is to cross over the finish line to win the prize. In Beauty Pageants Contestants are beautiful, yet only one can wear the crown. Top Achievers in School, in College or in Business, are often rewarded Trophies, Plaques, with prizes as incentives and the list goes on.
In your walk with God you are in a race. The Apostle Paul tells you in Philippians 3:14 which reads " I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." To obtain the prize you must let go of past guilt, forgive others, and then forgive yourself. Seek to grow in the knowledge of your Abba Father, through spending quality time in prayer, and studying the word, Pray often always walking in faith and obedience. The Prize is just ahead. The Prize is living a fuller and more meaningful life because of your hope in Jesus Christ.
I challenge you to press on pass the road blocks in your life, bypass all the naysayers and the dream killers. Stay in your lane, persevere and be patient, display the love of Christ in every situation. Continue to do good to those that spitefully use you, pray for them. Yes to win the prize it is a must that you love your enemies. Keep running to obtain the prize, run with discipline, with grace and with elegance, keeping your integrity in tact. The purpose of this race is to obtain the prize of the High Calling of God, and only in Jesus Christ can we receive the prize. You can obtain the prize by believing that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!!!
Word: 1 Corinthians 9:24
"Know ye not they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain."
