Run Til You Can’t No More

“We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.” Colossians 1:28-29 BSB 

In an article titled, “Rayleigh runner, 86, is an inspiration, says Castle Point Joggers”published by BBC News Saturday, it was reported that Albert Miles, who’s described as an “inspiration” to many, won the prize for the 70-plus age category when he completed the Benfleet 15 in Rayleigh, Essex. He said his legs "gave way" in the thick mud and he fell over after losing his footing on a kerb but "I was always going to finish". Mr Miles, who has completed marathons in London, New York and Los Angeles, was supported by a fellow participant for the last few miles and was helped up the final hill to the finish. Mr Miles said although it was his last Benfleet 15, he would not be hanging up his trainers just yet. He said he would be heading to his usual parkrun this weekend for the 208th time - and hoped to complete 250. Mr Miles also has other events planned for the year, including the half marathon in Southend."I enjoy it," he said. "I'll keep running until I can't no more."

And you know, when it comes to running the Christian race up until the day we “can’t no more” either because we are called home or are caught up in the rapture, you and I would do well to remember that we should be working wholeheartedly like an athlete to mature spiritually and to see that other believers do the same, “admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.” Thankfully, as Paul clearly understood, you and I don’t labor in our own strength but in God’s strength, “striving with all His energy working powerfully within” us to get the job done. Do you just love that or what? 

So refuse the urge to sit on the sidelines and simply be a spectator my friend. Whether you’re 18 or 80 you’ve got a job to do. Keep your eyes on the finish line, keep on running the race, and help your brothers and sisters do the same. Jesus is coming back soon and we want to be found busy!

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that until the last believer is spiritually mature we have work to do. Give us the strength to accomplish the task set before us Lord so that we can finish the race and give you all the glory for it. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!