It Will be Surreal

“Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 BSB

In an article titled “Australian Runner Phil Gore Shatters Men’s Backyard Ultramarathon World Record”  published last week, it was reported that Australian endurance athlete Phil Gore broke the world record for the backyard ultramarathon after running 373 miles in four days on a cattle farm in southern Queensland.  The backyard ultra format requires runners to complete a loop of 4.1 miles every hour, with the race continuing until one runner remains. Gore completed 102 laps, or “yards,”at the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Masters event in Nanango, 112 miles northwest of Brisbane. The previous world record was 101 yards, set by Belgian runners Merijn Geerts and Ivo Steyaert last October… “It’s surreal,” Gore told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation after he crossed the line. Indeed it it is. 

And you know, when it comes to things that are surreal or very strange and more like a dream than reality, the Bible tells us that “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” Do you just love that or what? You and I can’t even begin to fathom what God has in store for us! We have a wonderful and eternal future awaiting us in a place more beautiful than we could ever envision, even in our wildest dreams—a place where there will be no more death, sorrow or sadness and we will be with the Lord forever. 

So if the spiritual race you’re running is tough right now and you’re tempted to drop out, keep your eyes on the finish line and keep pressing on my friend! Endure hardship, avoid temptation, and remember that this life is not all there is. The best is yet to come—something all those who persevere til the end will come to know. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that You are creating a new heaven and a new earth that’s way more amazing than what our finite minds can comprehend. Cause us to truly understand this so we would find the will and the strength to keep running until the day we take hold of the Prize that awaits every believer. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!