You know how it works in a race—everyone runs, but only one person takes home the prize. So run like you mean it. Run to win. (1 Corinthians 9:24)
Heaven’s resources are endless, and they’re all available to us. So why is God’s work moving so slowly in this world? Why does the world get such a distorted picture of who Jesus is? Why aren’t believers growing in knowledge, purity, holiness, and power?
Think about what’s actually on offer here: the highest character anyone could develop, the greatest reward anyone could receive. God invites His people into a race where everyone can win. He calls them into a fight where everyone can come out victorious. A clean slate and eternal life—that’s the prize waiting for the one who doesn’t give up.
When you commit your life to Christ, you’re not left to figure it out alone. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all actively working on your behalf. God puts heaven’s full resources at your disposal so you can come through victorious. On your own, you don’t have much. But God has everything, and He’s on your team. Bring your needs to Him daily—He’s always ready to listen. If you trust Him and actually use what He’s offered, you won’t just survive—you’ll come out ahead.
So why would anyone fighting against the forces of darkness hold back? Move forward with confidence. God, Christ, and the Spirit are all on your side.
None of us knows when our time will run out—so how can we keep living unprepared, not ready to meet God face to face? How can we stay stuck in old patterns and not feel some urgency about it? Why aren’t we more concerned? God is ready to do incredible things in His people’s lives—if they’ll let go of what’s holding them back and let Him clothe them in His goodness instead.
If you say you know the truth, back it up with how you live—obey without making excuses, and prove you’re someone who can be counted on. Don’t let your actions bring shame to the cause you claim to stand for. Christ wants His people to be courageous, loyal, and genuine.
The work Jesus did here, His followers are meant to continue. With the Spirit’s power working through them, they get to be part of restoring what’s broken in people—bringing them back to who they were made to be. God will do remarkable things through His people when they follow the Spirit’s lead and rely completely on Him.