The Two P's to Win a Race

Hebrews 12:1 (Amplified)
“Let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us.”

The race of life is not a 100-meter dash; it is a marathon. And to run a marathon, you need endurance.

Endurance is patience and persistence combined.

When Things Are Not Working

There will be seasons when things are not working in your favor. Prayers may seem unanswered. Doors may appear closed. Progress may feel slow.

At such times, we must:

Patiently trust in the promises of God.
Persist in doing what we are called to do.
Refuse to give up.

Suicide is not an option for a child of God.

Depression is not an option for a child of God.

There will be hurdles.
There will be failures.
There will be betrayals.

But you have an appointed course set before you. Run it with patience and persistence.

King Hezekiah was a righteous king who committed himself to following the Lord wholeheartedly. He sent letters throughout Israel, Judah, Ephraim, and Manasseh, inviting the people to come to the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem for the annual Passover celebration.

The letter carried a heartfelt appeal:

“O people of Israel, return to the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”(2 Chronicles 30:6)

This was a call to repentance. A call to restoration. A call back to the covenant.

The Mockers

The runners carried this message from city to city through Ephraim and Manasseh, as far as Zebulun. But not everyone received it with joy.

“Some of the people laughed at them and mocked them.”(2 Chronicles 30:10)

There were mockers then.

There are mockers now.

Mockers exist in every generation.

Noah was mocked while preparing the ark.

Our Lord Jesus was mocked.

These runners were mocked.

But here is the powerful truth: they kept running despite the mockers.

Mockers will continue mocking.

You keep running.

Do not stop doing what God has called you to do. Be all that God has called you to be.

The Bible says:
“Do not be deceived; God is not mocked.”
(Galatians 6:7)

The Reward of Persistence

When we continue doing what God has called us to do, hearts begin to change.

“Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. Also, the hand of God was on Judah to give them singleness of heart to obey the command of the king and the leaders, at the word of the Lord.”(2 Chronicles 30:11–12)

Not everyone mocked.

Some humbled themselves.
Some responded.
Some returned.

When you keep running your race faithfully, the people whom the Lord has chosen will turn to Him.

You will reach your God-given destination.

A Declaration

I decree and declare that your family members will be saved.

You will be settled in peaceful dwellings.

Do not give up.

Start running the appointed race with patient endurance and steady persistence.

Your finish line is ahead.

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 4-6

The Two P's to Win a Race

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