The Race!
J. R. Miller
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
That Christian life which costs nothing–is worth nothing. There must be self-restraint, discipline, severe schooling. There must be struggle, and the agonizing effort. If you are to reach the goal and win the prize–you must put every energy of your life into the race.
There must be a sacrifice of indolence and self-will and personal ease. Too much pampering, spoils many a promising Christian. Every noble and godly life, is a struggle from beginning to end.
Only those who toil and fight and overcome–are successful in life. This is true in every sphere–in business, in academics, and in spiritual life. Are we resisting sin, overcoming temptation, living victoriously in trial? If not–we are not living worthily.
“To this end I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me.” Colossians 1:29
