Running the Race

Christians may sometimes give the impression that if one comes to faith in Jesus Christ, life will cruise on by smoothly. Not so, said the writer of Hebrews, who likened our earthly journey to a lifelong marathon. God has the course marked out for us, and we can navigate through it empowered by His Spirit. We still have to do the running, though, observes Alistair Begg—and to do so will require inspiration, preparation, determination, and consideration. Have you entered the race?