Daily Devotionals by Ardith Keef

     What is the race, anyway?
     The race that Paul refers to is a picture of the collection, concentration and      By goal-oriented motion the life of a believer should display.
     When one is running a race, he is not dwelling on other things. He is thinking of the ground passing below him, he is seeing the things he is passing and while he can not focus on other racers, he is keenly aware of them.
     One who is running a race is not carrying things in his arms, but is free to move them in a way that will compliment his other motions. He is putting his all into what he is doing, and that is one of the most important things that allows him to run his best.
     He knows it will be over. He knows he will push beyond his natural capacity and he knows there will be a time when the race is done.
     We must be reminded over and over that time is but a fleeting moment and eternity is without measure.
     We must be willing to leave all behind that would encumber and press on beyond natural capacity.
     And someday, it will be over. The goal? No more worry. No more sin or heartache. Eternal, unbridled fellowship with the saints.
     We will bask in His presence - for ever and ever!