From Start to Finish

The Lord is "the Alpha and the Omega (the Beginning and the End)".  [Revelation 21:6]  He was always there, is ever-present, and will be with us forevermore.

Our life with Christ starts when we "lay-it-all-on-the-line" and give our hearts to Him.  Then we've entered the race--focused on the finish line (heaven).

Many people enter the race (much like they do in The Boston Marathon).  Thousands and thousands are lined-up at the starting line--eager and excited to begin--but many are only wanta-be-winners who wind-up winded, weary, and drop out along the way--failing to finish--disqualifying themselves.

The Apostle Paul was keenly aware the he had to discipline and train his mind and body in order to finish the race.  He stayed "on course"--remained focused on Christ,  crossed the finish line,  and won the crown  (Jesus was there, waiting for him at the finish line, and placed it on his head).  [I Corinthians 9:24-27/II Timothy 4:7] 

Many follow Christ, many spectate (watch from a distance), many more drop out--but there are a few who GO ALL THE WAY.  

It takes endurance and daily commitment to be a winner, but all who FINISH the race, Jesus is there to say, "'Well done good and faithful servant; you were faithful...enter into My joy!"  [Paraphrased from Matthew 25:21]

START TODAY and GO ALL THE WAY!!!