1 Peter 2:11-3:12
The year was 1976. The event was the 100 yard dash of the Special Olympics being held in Seattle, Washington. The runners were set and the starting gun went off, but one contestant stumbled and fell. Several of the other runners turned back to help their fallen competitor. Together they stood and made their way toward the finish line. As one group they crossed the line to the unanimous cheers and some tears from those in the stadium. We often see life as a competition on how to get ahead rather than how to get others across the line. God has given us His grace that was displayed through Jesus on the cross for our salvation. If we as believers in Jesus have been truly saved and changed by Him it should show in how we submit to and serve others. Let us allow God’s grace to be seen through us as we submit to God and help others come to know His grace. The goal is simply to get as many people across the finish line as possible.
The year was 1976. The event was the 100 yard dash of the Special Olympics being held in Seattle, Washington. The runners were set and the starting gun went off, but one contestant stumbled and fell. Several of the other runners turned back to help their fallen competitor. Together they stood and made their way toward the finish line. As one group they crossed the line to the unanimous cheers and some tears from those in the stadium. We often see life as a competition on how to get ahead rather than how to get others across the line. God has given us His grace that was displayed through Jesus on the cross for our salvation. If we as believers in Jesus have been truly saved and changed by Him it should show in how we submit to and serve others. Let us allow God’s grace to be seen through us as we submit to God and help others come to know His grace. The goal is simply to get as many people across the finish line as possible.
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