Focus on Jesus as You Run Through the Finish Line

Christian character are the Fruits of the Spirit Paul described to the Galatians:

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23a).

God gives us the strength to run the race with the fruits of the Spirit to bring glory and honor to Him. This is the reason we run through the line when He tells us to “go.” He doesn’t have to involve us in His plan, but He chooses to, giving us all a unique purpose as workers for His kingdom.

“In the Christian life, we run the race of faith,” Jennifer Brogdon wrote for Desiring God, “We don’t strive for the crown that only one can receive. We strive to finish strong in our faith.” The rock of the Christian faith is hope in the Lord. An eagle is unmistakable. When we see a big bird flying overhead and wonder if it is an eagle or not, it’s not just the white markings on its head that give is away, but the majestic, poised way it flies. It’s different from the scattered and panicked circling over hawks.

The eagle is different. Christ followers are different.

Instead of circling in a panic, we are focused on Jesus. We are confident in Him, and His ability through the Spirit to strengthen us with the steady speed we need to run the race …through the finish line.

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Meg writes about everyday life within the love of Christ at megbucher.com. She is the author of “Friends with Everyone, Friendship within the Love of Christ,” “Surface, Unlocking the Gift of Sensitivity,” “Glory Up, The Everyday Pursuit of Praise,” “Home, Finding Our Identity in Christ,” and "Sent, Faith in Motion." Meg earned a Marketing/PR degree from Ashland University but stepped out of the business world to stay home and raise her two daughters …which led her to pursue her writing passion. A contributing writer for Salem Web Network since 2016, Meg is now thrilled to be a part of the editorial team at Salem Web Network. Meg loves being involved in her community and local church, leads Bible study, and serves as a youth leader for teen girls.