The Race

"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. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." 

Hebrews 12: 1&2

Whatever you are doing now know that you are being watched. Therefore it is prudent you do the right thing which will please God. Don't let your challenges and problems lead you into doing thing that won't glorify God. It is difficult for one to do the right things in this body. But with the help of the holy spirit you can overcome lying, stealing, gossiping, drinking of alcohol, smoking, insulting, bad thinking etc.

What do you enjoy doing with ease? There is a race (assignment) for everybody. Everybody must find work, task, assignment or activity to do in God's house. You must do your best to serve God with your gift. Know your gift and use it well. God's gift is free. You don't pay for your gifts. Develop your God given talent or gift and he will increase you. You will be acknowledged if you use your gift well. Example is the Zoe Temple Design. Spektra's design of this mangiest worship center  brought in so many jobs.

First year in the school or class of architecture is packed with so many students from all walks of life aiming to design the next Golf House, Cedi House, National Theater, Ridge and Heritage Towers etc. But after the first around( first degree) (with 70% of the students who started still remaining), we begin to know those who started the race well prepared, using their skills and adhering to every good advice that came cross their path. Then after the second round (PG) (with about 40% of the students who started remaining), we are able to know those who will become the next Prof. Wellington, Frank Gehry, Noman Foster, Zaha Hadid etc of their time. 

So it is in the Christian race and life. Those who tune their minds to meditate and obey the Word of God are those who will be greatly rewarded when the creator comes.

Whatever you are going through; that is hurting you. Ask yourself if you have endured to the point of shedding your blood. Because great are the people of old who went through so many challenges (Hebrews 11) but didn't give up. Remember they, with the angels and God are watching your every move.

Run the race with joy and great expectation because at the finish line awaits a crown of eternal life full of happiness for you to enjoy.

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19