As a new year has dawned, it is vital for every believer in Jesus Christ to be engaged and proactive. There must be a realization that one’s purpose on this earth far exceeds the simple occupying of space. Rather, there is a race to run and each must faithfully endure in 2026!
In many Scriptures, the Christian life is likened to a race. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” (I Corinthians 9:24). Many today seem content to sit back and watch others engage in the race, carry out the tasks and do the heavy lifting. But yet, the charge is for all to participate and to go all-out. The word “run” carries the idea of exerting one’s self and striving hard. Believers are not called to be spectators, but participators, and to do so in such a way that will allow them to cross the finish line with success.
Sadly, as we examine the culture today, it’s obvious that many have given up and have retreated to the sidelines. There is great temptation to not rock the boat, to be everybody’s friend and to live a life of ease. After all, who wants confrontation? Such an attitude neglects dutiful Christian responsibility. Paul again addresses this, “Ye did run ...
