''Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witness, 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, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God'' Hebrews 12:1-2.
Have you started the heavenly race? There is a race set for heavenly minded souls on earth. It has a starting point and an ending point. The starting point is the day one accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour while the ending point is the day one leaves the earth with the three Christian experiences intact (salvation, sanctification and Holy Spirit baptism). Some started the race but quitted along the way either because of trials of life or worldly pleasure. The prize for those who started the race and finished is Heaven ''Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run that ye may obtain'' 1 Corinthians 9:24.
Heavenly race requires the grace (God's Riches At Christ Expense) of God and the laying aside of every weight and sin. Heavy weights are worldly allurements that do not ascribe glory to God but gratify the flesh at the expense of soul; Heavy weight includes seductive wears and make up. Man and woman are fearfully and wonderfully made by God and any extra sensual attachments are a way of corrupting God's creation. In running heavenly race, Jesus is the focus and not pastor or lady pastor. Don't say my pastor wears it and she is anointed. A pastor or lady pastor can be anointed and miss heaven. Running heavenly raise demands abstinence from sin and looking unto Jesus. It also involves cross bearing and determination never to quit despite challenges of life and attractions from the world.
''On your mark, get set, go'', are the words commonly used at the start of earthly race. To be on your mark is to be sure of your salvation experience; to get set is to be sure of sanctification experience which is the purification of the heart from evil thoughts; to go is to go in the power of Holy Spirit the helper given by God. Sinners, unbelievers and backslidden Christians who do not have all the experiences intact cannot successful run this race and may end up in hell.
The Good News is that God loves you and has provided the gifts of salvation, salvation and Holy Spirit for you. All you have to do is to repent of sin and approach Jesus for these free gifts.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your love and free gifts. Forgive me all my sins and cleanse me in the precious blood of Jesus. Save me, sanctify me, baptize me in the Holy Spirit and grant me the grace to successfully run the Heavenly race, in Jesus' Name. Amen
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