"Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying." Hebrews 2:14,15
The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon in Lake Buena Vista is billed as a "breathtaking morning run capped by a spectacular evening of food and wine." This event, which took place at Florida's Magic Kingdom Sunday, gave 15,000 runners a chance to run 13.1 miles while meeting Disney characters along the way. Unfortunately though, there was one runner who never made it to the evening celebration. The runner, who has not yet been identified, was near the finish line before he suddenly collapsed and died. I'm sure he never expected this would be the way his time on earth would end.
The truth is though, whether it's expected or unexpected, we will all die. And how we view that absolute truth will affect the way we live each day. You see, if we live our lives "as slaves to the fear of dying", we are never free to live boldly and to do those things God has called us to-preferring to stay where it's safe and not take any chances. But when you and I are free from that fear, we are free to live to the fullest and fulfill our purpose in life. And that purpose is, quite simply, to serve God and bring Him glory.
So if that fear is keeping you from living your life to the fullest today, I pray that you will remember... death on this earth is not the end of life but the glorious doorway to an eternal life with Christ. Knowing that, won’t you make the decision to boldly live out your remaining days as someone who has been “set free” and make a difference in the world while you still can? I sure plan to.
Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word that clearly tells us that death is not the end. May we truly grasp that today that we might be free to live, free to take chances and free to live our lives boldly to win others to you. May we never back down in fear from any task (no matter how crazy it seems) you have called us to. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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