"So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God." Romans 14:12
Sure. We've all heard of the Boston Marathon right? But have you heard of "The Other Boston Marathon?" On September 15, this 26.2 mile race was the first of it's kind to be held inside Fenway Park and required the runners to complete 116.5 laps around the field before crossing the finish line. Dave McGillivray, the race director for both Boston races, later said “In a normal race, you could drop out and no one would know. Here, everyone could see you the whole way. There’s no temptation to even walk. It gave you an incentive to dig deeper.” It's no wonder then that all 50 racers who started the race also finished it. As this shows, having accountability for our performance, or actions, can be a great motivator.
And when it comes to our performance or actions, the Bible is very clear that "each of us will give an account of ourselves to God" one day. That means you and I, and every other believer, will be accountable for the way we used our time, talents, gifts and resources. God will review what we did with the stewardship he gave us. Did we serve Him to the best of our ability? Did we press on in our service to others, giving everything we had-avoiding the temptation to slow down or quit the race altogether?
You know, Mr. McGillivray was right... in a "normal" race, we could drop out and no one would know. But since this race is anything but "normal" and God knows all, we would do well to "dig deeper" and give it our all. Wouldn't you agree?
Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing each of us with different gifts. Help us to remember that you made us who we are and blessed us with what we have only to bring you glory. Help us be the stewards you have called us to be and make the best use of our times, talents and resources-that come the day we are called to give an account, we will hear the words, "Well done good and faithful servant." It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
God help me - Plumb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbOpr54tq8I
You know, Mr. McGillivray was right... in a "normal" race, we could drop out and no one would know. But since this race is anything but "normal" and God knows all, we would do well to "dig deeper" and give it our all. Wouldn't you agree?
Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing each of us with different gifts. Help us to remember that you made us who we are and blessed us with what we have only to bring you glory. Help us be the stewards you have called us to be and make the best use of our times, talents and resources-that come the day we are called to give an account, we will hear the words, "Well done good and faithful servant." It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
God help me - Plumb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbOpr54tq8I
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