Running Well

 Jeremiah 10-12; John 14 

“If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan?” 

Jeremiah 12:5

God is continually developing our capacity and our endurance so he can assign greater assignments to us. The seemingly insignificant tests of life are preparation for a greater purpose as God expands our capacity, and strengthens our character and resolve. Racing against men rather than against horses is a significantly different exercise. God’s desire is to promote, advance, and grow our impact and our inheritance in his kingdom. When we understand that our tests of forgiveness, temptation, or faithfulness are connected to God’s broader development plan for our lives, they gain new meaning and significance. Paul reminds us to “run in such a way as to win the race of faith”. It’s worth it!

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your amazing example of running the race marked out by you. Thank you for empowering me by your Spirit to run well and to grow in my capacity and endurance, for your glory.”