Hey everyone, how are we doing on our baggage claims? Have we asked God to reveal it so we can lay it down at his feet and leave it there. This study has had a revealing effect. The more I dig into it the more I need to lay down. You know when you start to do a study of God’s word He reveals stuff that has been hidden or that you may not have known was there. This is all good, because it causes you to draw closer to Him.  Which leads me to the next part of running the race. We will find in James 1:4 “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” Lets look at perseverance or in other versions it may say endurance. When running this race its not a short dash to the finish line. This is a marathon. One that lasts the rest of our lives here on earth. So endurance is a priority.

You will notice that it mentions you being mature and complete not lacking anything. Another version says of it having its perfect result. A question we may ask is when do we get to this perfect result? The answer is when we are finished running the race. Have you ever watched a race where the runners were carrying baggage with them? Or maybe a marathoner bringing a stuffed backpack while running. Well then leave the baggage and endure the race.

Remember Jesus said He was the Bread of Life and the Living Water. He is all that we need. He sent out the disciples without supplies when He wanted them to minister to the people. And yet they endured for quite a long time. Also when we focus on the word endure it gives us the thought of doing something. Yes this is another part of the race. That is the part of being a doer of the word. We are to be doing His will. If we just listen it makes us no better then anyone else. The word also says that if know and don’t do it we are sinning. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like the thought of sinning.

Ever notice in the book of James in verse 5 it talks about wisdom. And if you ask for it He will give it to you. Wisdom will help you endure the race. Wisdom gives you the guidance to navigate the course. To follow God’s design for you. Ask and He will give it generously.

All 3 of these parts are essential to the race. They work together for the good  of him who is called by His name. Continue to take some time and work on  your relationship with God. Pray and read. These are very good ways to start. Until later, keep on walking.  Please share this posting so that others may be blessed. Thanks again for reading.

Be blessed, Ken