At one time I saw six children lined up ready to start for race. Three of them were smaller than the other three, so could not run very far till they would not give up. But that would hinder the larger ones from going ahead and winning the race. One of the older ones called out,
“One, two, three” and off they went.
I thought, when I saw that little group, and watched their race, of another race of which we read in the Bible. It is begin when we are saved, and brought to the Lord, and continues through life, its end is the glory.
I know boys and girls who made what appeared to be a good start, and went ahead of others, yet, after a time, they went back and you can hardly tell today whether they are Christ’s and Satan’s.
Others go on, holding a straight course in the Christian life, pressing on, seeking to, please the Lord in all their ways, and to them, the path is brighter and happier as he years go by.
They were saved at the beginning by entering in by “the Door”—Christ—(John 10:9), and they will be rewarded with a crown at the end.
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of faith; who for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God.” Heb. 12:1, 2.
ML 10/27/1940