Competition is a great thing. It can move people beyond mediocrity to greatness. The Bible is full of examples that compare the Christian life to an athletic contest.
In 1 Corinthians 9:24, Paul wrote, “Do you not know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.” I like that! It’s said very simply, “Run in such a way that you may win.”
An athlete’s coaching staff has outlined the way to win the prize. The athlete’s part is to run that way. He/She needs to follow the coach’s direction, compete at the highest level of his/her ability, and invest his/her all in the pursuit of the team’s goals. As we compete today, let’s do so in such a way as to win, striving to honor Him in all that we do.
