In most sporting events, it is difficult to predict victory or defeat until the final whistle blows. A team outscores the other in the beginning, but it might be defeated with lack of persistence. On the contrary, a team seems likely to lose, but it comes from behind with a dogged fighting spirit and concentration. The touching scenes remembered by sports fans are usually displayed at the last moment of the match.
It is not different in the match of faith that is played right before the completion of the Bible’s prophecies. Although you’ve done well so far, the victory might slip from your grasp when you relax your attention. On the contrary, you can get an amazing result by demonstrating your endurance.
Whether you’ve been doing well or not, what important is from now on. Like an athlete who wins in the long run, following his or her coach’s guide, let’s do our best to the end, following the teachings of God who is our spiritual Coach. Then we will surely obtain the crown of life prepared by God.
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Co 9:24