23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?
Run in such a way as to get the prize.
25Everyone who competes in the games 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.
26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man
beating the air. 27No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have
preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
Meditation
1. Can I appreciate the urgency Paul shows for this race of the gospel? Right
now, am I a runner or a spectator? Do I long for the crown (trophy) that God
is going to reward me?
2. Talk to God about my role right now, ask Him to help me prepare for the
race.
Personal Note:
Life is short for everyone. This race is a life long marathon. There is an urgency in sharing the Gospel to whoever God places in our lives. To prepare for a physical running race, I would have to practice and run. To prepare for a spiritual running race, I would have to practice by prayer and reading God's Word and serving and blessing people when I meet them. I do this to get reward in heaven and also for others to receive God's love and reward in heaven.
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