Olympic Games

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 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. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like aa man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

The Olympic Games have been exciting to watch over the past two weeks. Witnessing the world come together as we rally around the athletes. My favorite part of the Olympics are the backstories. The hope, passion and determination of these athletes is beyond commendable. Each one made huge sacrifices to have a chance to win gold, to stand on the podium.

It is an honor for any athlete to be chosen to participate in the Olympic Games. You have been chosen to compete, to run a race. But, your race is not run on a track. Your race is run in your daily life. Your prize isn’t a gold medal, but to live every day with Jesus. What a world this would be if we continued to cheer on our neighbors across the street and across the world. Let’s run the race to Jesus together with the hope, passion and determination of a world class athlete.