"Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity." John 12:25
Last weekend, at the Cow Run 10 miler in New Jersey, it seemed the cows were the ones "running the course." In an attempt to create an authentic experience for the runners, the race director arranged for docile steers to be on the race route by having the land owner open the gates and spread grain along the path. In a twist of irony though, the cows claimed the first part of the race, unwilling to move as they continued to eat the delicious treat, forcing the runners to go into the field to get around them. You could say the racers had to "steer" in another direction.
And speaking of irony, John 12:25 tells us that, "Those who love their life in this world will lose it," but those, "who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity." You see, when we are committed to loving and serving Christ the way we are called to, this world and this life should hold little value for us. Compared to a loving God who offers eternal life, we can't help but "hate" this life and the things this world offers, things of only temporary value that might "steer" us off course.
Which is your greater love then, Christ or the world? The simple answer to that question will determine how you live your life and, ironically, where you will spend eternity.
Heavenly Father, thank you for loving us while we are still sinners unworthy of it. Thank you for offering us eternal life in exchange for a life that holds only temporary value. May we love you so much that we hate anything that would take us away from our goal of following you. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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