"For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:12,13
On Wednesday, the organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon (the 4th largest marathon in the country) announced changes to both the 26.2 mile race and the 10k race including course modifications and allowing extra time for runners to cross the starting line. Officials said the adjustments were necessary due to the ongoing repairs of the Washington, D.C, Metro system that most likely would affect travel to the start line. The race director, Rick Nealis, said in a statement for the press, "All of the changes have been governed by the principle that every participant deserves a fair chance to accomplish the goal of finishing the Marine Corps Marathon within the required 14-minute-per-mile time limit."
You know, Nealis is right-everyone does deserve a fair chance of finishing. And the Bible tells us that we have that chance when it says, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." You see, in this race, every individual gets the same chance to finish or to claim Salvation. God extends the invitation to "Everyone", to both the "Jew and Gentile", to the rich and the poor and to the sinner and the saint. We all are offered the same "fair chance".
And while we all have the same "fair chance" to call on the name of the Lord and be saved, we are not all guaranteed another opportunity. So, as C.S. Lewis writes, "Now is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It won't last forever. We must take it or leave it." Will you take it today?
Heavenly Father. thank you for being a God who is just and would offer each one of us the same chance to be saved. Your Word says that all who call upon your name will receive Salvation and eternal life. Help us to remind the world of the most amazing opportunity that all of us are given that they might accept the "fair chance" to call on you and reach the finish line. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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Today I choose - Brian Doerkson
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