S. 1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize!”
O. Paul is teaching about preaching the gospel and having great discipline. I liken this to a foot race. Only one gets the prize - so Paul teaches that we should live our lives to win this race - be the one who stands out - be the one who wins, be the one who gets the prize.
A. I understand this language all too well - I do desire to have better discipline in my life. I desire to continue to preach, to stand out, to be like one in training, putting up with hardships, so that I can be the one who stands out, be the one who wins and be the one who gets the prize.
P. Thank you Father for this word. It so resonates with me. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to train well, to run well, and to finish well for the prize of serving Jesus. In Jesus’ name!
