February 9, 2025

NEVER GIVING UP

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Personal Challenge

Living a life that focuses on following in the footsteps of Christ is not an easy life. It is indeed rewarding but not in the way that the world or prosperity gospel people expect. As Paul reminds Timothy, we are fighting a fight for the good of God and our neighbor. We want to be able to look back at our lives and say that we fought the fight good. We are running a race to the end. This not a sprint, it is a lifelong marathon. We only finish the race when we repose in our Lord's arms. Our goal, our desire, is to keep the faith in our Lord through to the end. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me the sinner!