One of my favorite reality shows is The Amazing Race. I love watching teams zigzag across the world chasing after a million-dollar prize. They’re running through cobblestone streets in Paris, hiking up steep mountains, or solving clues inside magnificent old churches. I sometimes forget it’s a competition because I’m too busy admiring the view!
But it got me thinking — aren’t we all in a kind of race? Not one for prize money or fame, but one that’s far more rewarding. Some of us are sprinting to reach goals; others are pacing ourselves, trying not to trip over life’s hurdles. And yet, how often do we forget to enjoy the journey — the majestic mountains, the breathtaking views, the people we’re running beside?
The Apostle Paul talked about this kind of race in 1 Corinthians 9:24: “Run in such a way as to get the prize.”
He wasn’t talking about a trophy or a million-dollar check. He meant the eternal prize — a life well-lived, faith well-kept, and a finish line that ends in heaven’s open arms.
I sometimes imagine heaven’s crowd as the ultimate cheering section — all the saints and angels shouting, “Keep going! You’re almost there!” Maybe even balcony men and women cheering from above!
Yes, life’s race can be exhausting. We get turned around, hit traffic jams of disappointment, or run out of breath climbing those spiritual hills. But the beauty is this — we’re not running alone. Jesus runs with us, setting the pace and showing the way.
And oh, what a finish line awaits! What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see…”
That’s the real Amazing Race. And the prize? Eternity with the One who cheered us on the whole way.
Life’s not just an amazing race — it’s an amazing grace. Keep running, keep believing, and don’t forget to enjoy the view!
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