“Finish”
GREETINGS FROM THE TEMPLE …
“Finish!”
Finish! Yes, finish! Always finish what you start! We heard this statement quite often from our mom and dad while we were growing up. It still resonates with me. During our Sunday sermon, Pastor Brice made the statement: “It’s not how you start the race, it’s how you finish. Finishing is your goal, not starting.”
Pastor Brice was delivering a sermon from Hebrews 12:1-3. His sermon was titled, “I Have a Reason to Run”. His Message stressed the fact that Moses, Abraham, and Jesus had a race to run but they did not quit when they encountered problems – obstacles. We all know that Jesus encountered the biggest obstacle, but He did not quit.
“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 (NIV).
“What if Jesus had stopped running?” – Pastor Victor S. Brice. “I’m glad Jesus kept running!”
I’m writing this Blog assuming that my readers know all about the lives of Moses, Abraham, and Jesus. You know the race they each ran. Have you encountered anything that matches or exceeds what they endured and conquered? All yes answers will be immediately verified and upon confirmation your parade will include palm tree leaves.
Seriously though. As you encounter trials – trouble – stress along your race route, think about the ones who persevered – the ones who won their race. You can win your race as well, just don’t give up – don’t throw in the towel – don’t quit! You will win! How? Hebrews 12:2 (NLT)
“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.”
Yes, keep your eyes on Jesus as you run your race. This means having a positive mind-set while running. Remember the childhood story about; The Little Engine That Could? The Little Engine had the mindset of; I think I can…I think I can…I think I can… The result: the Little Engine won his race. This should be you as you run your race, except, include Jesus.
“With God we will gain the victory; and he will trample down our enemies.” – Psalm 108:13.
Do you know the lyrics to the song; “God Is”? If you know the song, sing it as you run your race. If you don’t know the song, here are a few words to get you moving…. God Is, lyrics:
God is – my Protection – God is, my All and all. God is – my Light in darkness – oh God is my All and all. God is – my Joy in the time of sorrow – God is, my All and all. God is my Today and my Tomorrow – God is my All and all. (verse) God is the joy and the strength of my life – He removes all pain, misery and strife – He promised to keep me – never to leave me – He’ll never ever come short of His Word….(There is much more to this song, look it up…sing it and…)
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Solomon Temple Ministries International ~ Blogger ~ Othella Hill-Jordan