Every year for the last 41 years a group of over 400 participants descend on the California peninsula known as Baja. This desert land plays host to one of the most grueling races known to man. This event draws people from all around the country and from all types of racing. You will find cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATV's and the like.
So what does the Baja 500 have in common with the church. Well it all comes down to endurance. Paul, the writer of much of the NT taught us about finishing well when he said, "Let us run with perseverance the race set out before us." Perseverance is one thing most people who follow Christ lack. For some reason we set out like a race horse busting through the gate, but somewhere along the way we tire out and want to quit. It's kinda like riding a bike for a long distances or running, everyone will reach their wall, the place where there body wants to give up. But if you push through and don't quit what you will find is you can go much farther than you thought and finish the course.
Some of you are weary, you have been fighting with all your might and you feel like giving us. DON'T! Dig in and don't let go. God has some amazing things just on the other side of your trouble. As I have told you a lot lately a statement Steven Furtick used in his message at Catalyst this year, "God is preparing you for what He has prepared for you!" You can make it if you try.
Sunday when we worship together for Easter what a wonderful time to celebrate the endurance Jesus taught us on the cross. It can stand as an ever present reminder that we win with Jesus.
See ya Sunday
Oh and don't forget to invite someone so we can celebrate with 500.
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