In every race, there must be a target; you are not permitted to run amiss; If any man starts running without a target or a definite destination, he or she will be considered a mad person. You cannot run another person's race; you are to run your race and receive your prize. You cannot run a race and then another person collects your prize because your prize has your name tag.
1 Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Distraction is an enemy of destiny, and Satan has mastered the art of distraction as his weapon against the anointed ones. That is why Jesus Christ advised us to focus on him. He is the way, and God said we should look unto Jesus as our example and run our race the same way he ran and won the crown(Hebrews 12:2), If you are serious about running the way you should, you will not have time to judge how other people are running their own. Idleness is the reason why many have become judges in another person's race, and there is no way you can be a star runner and, at the same time, be a judge; it is not possible.
1 Timothy 5:13 (And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not).
Focusing is the master key to running a successful race here on earth. Paul the apostle mastered this particular key, and he documented it so we can also learn from it and run successfully. Imagine if Paul were busy criticising Peter and the rest of the Apostles, he wouldn't have time to achieve so much. He was sent to the Gentiles, and he focused on his assignment. And at the end of his race, he boasted of his accomplishment (Acts 9:15-16). The assignment was clear; Just like Paul, God has a job for each one of us. Don't be a news analyst without payment; if you are called to do it, you will prosper in it. Another person is making news, and you have become an analyst without payment. Be intentional in your race; do everything with a target in mind; don't be a time waster because time lost can never be recovered.
2 Timothy 4:7 (I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness; which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing).
Friends, do you know your assignment, or are you just confused and need direction? I have good news for you: Jesus, the way maker, the truth, and the way himself, is here to show you your assignment. Just the way he shows Paul, and he turns away from doing the wrong things immediately. It is not too late to receive your call; your encounter with Jesus today can change your story like Paul's if you will say yes to Jesus by praying this salvation prayer below and be blessed, in Jesus' name.
Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and accept You as my Lord and Saviour. I believe you died for me to make me a new man/woman. Forgive me all my sins, wash me with your blood, and give me a new heart. Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Now I believe that I am born again. And I am a child of God. Amen!
NENE ISAH,
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