God is Not a Record Holder

“If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?” Psalm 130:3 NIV

In a story aired by Chicago 7 yesterday afternoon, the following was reported: The men's marathon world record time was shattered Sunday at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum broke the men's marathon world record, becoming the first person to record a time faster than 2:01:00, crossing the line in 2:00:35. Running just the third competitive marathon of his career, the 23-year-old shaved 34 seconds off the previous world record which had belonged to his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge, though it is still subject to the usual ratification procedure, according to World Athletics... “I knew I was coming for a course record, but a world record - I am so happy," Kiptum said afterwards, according to World Athletics. "A world record was not on my mind today, but I knew one day I would be a world record-holder." Wow right?

And you know, when it comes to being a world record-holder, you and I can rejoice that it’s a title God doesn’t choose to hold. You see, as the psalmist knew, if the Lord kept a record of our sins, no one could stand… and I mean no one. Think about it… if the Lord kept a journal of all the ways you and I failed Him, it would show just how deserving of death we are. Thankfully though, the Bible tells us that God, because of His great grace, removed our sins as far as the east is from the west. Which means, through our faith in Jesus Christ, we can stand before Him with a clean record. Wow right? 

So if you’re a child of God you have cause for celebration today my friend. But you also have cause to share this Good News with those who haven’t made the choice to accept Jesus as their Savior. Jesus is coming back soon and there will be no second chances if the decision has not been made now to follow Him and to be set free. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much that You would provide Your Son as the only way for our sins to be forgiven. Help us to be bold in telling others about the only way to eternal life so that they would not perish in their sins. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!