Run to obtain.

“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24, NKJV.

Since you have to run your race, run in a way that causes you to obtain what the Lord has destined for you. Know that the same God that called you to your race is the same God that has equipped you to win it. In Him, you will find every ounce of grace for your race. Even as you run, He renews your strength like the eagle. Even as you run, on every side, He will defend you, no matter what the devil tries to put in your way.

When you run like this, your adversary sees a resemblance to Christ–a man of resolve, trusting God, and focused, pressing toward the Father’s plan, pressing to advance the kingdom. He will pursue to derail you; however, he will find he can’t keep Jesus in you. He can’t from learning, climbing, and growing. He can’t keep you from winning.

Prayer: Father, I give you praise. Teach me how not only to run but to run in such a way that I obtain. I desire more of Christ to be formed in me. Through you, I can lay hold of what you have for my life. I ask for the grace to obtain your promises and the eternal prize of my high calling in Christ. I thank you for obtaining today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Study: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Peter 1:5-10, Philippians 4:13