...I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
I love this passage of Scripture from II Timothy 4:7. It seems to be the "Christian Anthem" of persiverance. One thing I think we tend to do too often is we focus on the finishing the race and keeping the faith part to a degree that we forget they come at the end of a "good fight". Just what is a good fight anyway? Well, it doesn't mean "enjoyable fight" it means that Paul had put up a "good" fight.
Which reveals that the Christian Walk is exactly that... a fight. It's rewarding, it's wonderful, it's refreshing... but it is a fight. As you think about this today, realize that you have some wonderful resources for your fight. The Word of God... the Holy Spirit... and the Church of Christ! Are you taking advantage of all that has been given to you, so that you can fight the good fight and finish the race. It will all be for naught if you haven't kept the faith, however... so keep at it!
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Pastor Chad,
Thanks for the message and the latest post. I emailed you and wanted to let you know that your blog is very impressive. I made a little gadget others can put on thier website, myspace, facebook, blogger, wordpress, typepad and other applications. Let me know what you think. The link to get the gadget is HERE.
In Jesus,
Mathew
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