Moving Forward

Moving Forward...

"You were running a good race.  Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth?" Galatians 5:7 (NIV)

Moving: definition: (adj.) changing, or causing to change place or position; causing to act; impelling; influencing, etc. (yourdictionary.com)


Forward: definition: (adj.) directed toward something in advance, ready or eager.  (yourdictionary.com)


In the book of Galatians, Paul writes to the churches regarding salvation by faith and how to live a spiritual life.  As believers, it's important that we understand that our salvation is simply by faith and faith alone and that living a spiritual life based on the principles of Christianity are what is needed to allow us a Christian life of love and peace.  (Galatians 3:14, NIV).

This race is like no other.  No, it won't take you to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London to compete for gold medals however the reward at the end of this race is more precious than gold, silver or bronze!  The promise that we've been given if we endure until the end doesn't come from earthly desires or self-gratification but from our gracious Heavenly Father.  Along this race, we are faced with one obstacle after another.  Yes, there is something always knocking us off course.  "Who cut in on you...?"  I admit that I chuckled when I read this scripture.  It's that simple...who cut in and knocked you off course?  There will always be something or someone that cuts in keeping you from obeying the truth that is Jesus Christ.  I'm just thankful that God's undeserving grace allows me to dust myself off, assess my bruises, and get back in the lane of righteousness and continue my race.

Thanks for allowing me to share my journey!