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WELCOME TO GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING

THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:  RUN WITH FRUIT

We often hear our faith walk compared to a race we are running. If we are running then we must be careful to watch where we are going. Think about an evening stroll the pace is much slower. There is time to take in the scenery. You can look right and look left. The pace is slower because you are not on a mission to get anywhere.

But if you are running in a distance race you are trying to get to a destination; the finish line. There is not time for the distractions. The leisurely pace has to be replaced by urgency. Running the race, we must not carry any more than necessary.

 Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Run with patience the race set before us. We never know what a day will bring along this journey. But as we go along this race, all the fruit of the spirit should be showing in our lives, including patience.

During long races, the runner must pace themselves, they need to save their energy for the final push or sprint to the finish line. If we run with patience we will move quickly, but also pace ourselves. Being vigilant to watch where we are going. Unlike, running on a track our race is not always on smooth ground.  There are stumbling blocks and temptations in our path that can slow us down or cause us to fall. Our enemy doesn’t want us to finish our race. He is sneaky and will dig pits for us to fall into or place snares along the way.

On long races you will find water stations. We need to pause from running our race and allow God to refill us with his living water. It’s difficult to pour out what you don’t have inside. Think about a pitcher of water. It first has to be filled up, before it can pour out into glasses. Eventually the pitcher will run dry. It needs to go to the water source to get refilled so that it can pour out again. We are that way, we have to be refilled with God’s living water, so that we can pour out to the lost and dying world.

John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

We must keep our God connection as we run this race. The cares of this life can get heavy, but each day is a new opportunity to start fresh and be refreshed by God’s spirit. Then we will be ready to run our race for that day. I encourage you to set aside the weights of life, be vigilant to look out for the enemy and his traps.  Spend time with God then run your race with patience.  

During training, a coach will often push someone out of their comfort zone. They know their players can do more. They push them to try a little harder. It is often a long process of training, but they do improve. God is calling for us to come up higher.

God knows in order for us to be most effective as witnesses, we need to display the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. It doesn’t matter how high we get, we can still learn and grow. So run this race allowing the world to see how you have grown in the Lord. It will be encouragement to them and help you win souls.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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