r-run/relentless. Today we have two R's, let's start off by talking about the first and which is run or running. Running in this instance works three ways running towards God spiritually, physically, and running away from evil. 14 I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 AMP We have to run to Jesus and never look back but keep our eyes on the prize which is heaven. We need to pray and to seek God first which means to run to him first like it says in Matthew 6:33, 33 But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 ASV. Instead of letting evil have an inch you need to practice running to God daily all day long, it is not a one-time and done kind of thing, we need to continually run to him. I will talk more about that when we get to the relentless part.
This leads to the third part, which is we need to run from evil and the devil spiritually and physically. the devil, evil doesn't deal just with the spiritual but also the physical which is the flesh. Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 ASV. But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 ASV. To flee is run away like both verses talk about. We need to not walk but run to God so that we will be in heaven with the angels. if you remember what happened to Lots wife when she looked back. 26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26 ASV. She became salt meaning she died for looking back and running toward God. what was behind was evil and when you look back to evil it will consume you. It's okay to look back the devil says at what you have done, but then your knee deep in your sin/stuff again. you need to keep running toward God.
The race isn't decided by how start the race but by how you finish the race. Think today about how you want to finish by running towards God today! tomorrow we will continue with the R.
Have a beyond blessed day!!!!
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