This is the last entry related to my running of the first Sole of the City 10K in Baltimore. Those who have read this blog for a while may recall that on April 25, I discussed Luke's version of the story of servants being given coins. One did nothing and was not rewarded. I had reflected on Matthew's version of the story earlier. In fact, it was exactly 409 days earlier. As I thought about the fact that I had reflected on both, it lead to my last numerical "tie in" with the race. I chose verses Job 40:9 and Psalms 40:9.
First, Job:
"Have you an arm like that of God, or can you thunder with a voice like his?"
Simple--reminder that I am nothing compared to God. I must try to live like God's Son, Jesus. I must try to emulate his loving, his caring, his sinless nature. But no matter how fast I run. No matter how much I write. No matter how many classes I teach. No matter how many committees I serve on. No matter how many years I teach Sunday school. No matter how long I play with the worship band at church. I am still very, very small compared with God. And that focusing on God's will is the way to go.
Now, Psalms:
"I delight to do your will, my God; your law is in my inner being!"
One last reminder, that God is in charge--or at least should be in charge in my life. My moral compass. My guide in the wilderness of modern life. The one whose way I hunger for. One last reminder that God should be my focus--when I run, during Lent, today, every day.
Can't wait to see where my next run takes me spiritually and in my Bible study. I suppose I could reflect a bit on Operation Oliver. And then I have three more events in the next month.
First, Job:
"Have you an arm like that of God, or can you thunder with a voice like his?"
Simple--reminder that I am nothing compared to God. I must try to live like God's Son, Jesus. I must try to emulate his loving, his caring, his sinless nature. But no matter how fast I run. No matter how much I write. No matter how many classes I teach. No matter how many committees I serve on. No matter how many years I teach Sunday school. No matter how long I play with the worship band at church. I am still very, very small compared with God. And that focusing on God's will is the way to go.
Now, Psalms:
"I delight to do your will, my God; your law is in my inner being!"
One last reminder, that God is in charge--or at least should be in charge in my life. My moral compass. My guide in the wilderness of modern life. The one whose way I hunger for. One last reminder that God should be my focus--when I run, during Lent, today, every day.
Can't wait to see where my next run takes me spiritually and in my Bible study. I suppose I could reflect a bit on Operation Oliver. And then I have three more events in the next month.
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