In the beginning you get all excited and pumped up, you races up the steps in lighting speed and fly by the uphill steps with ease. You passed by several flight of steps, yet you're still strong and confident. Not much of a challange you thought. In your heart, you wana win and be the first to reach the top.
Slowly, the air feels thin around you and breathlessness takes over. You fight against the temptation to slow down and find the nearest short cuts. Each step you take now seems to require a ton of effort. The going gets tougher. Now fellow racers starts overtaking you. Yet you choose to keep a positive attitude, though you slowed down the pace, you pressed on against the surfacing thoughts of doubt.
Few more flights of steps and you find yourself strained and weak, your leg muscles now seems to be unresponsive to your command. One by one you hafta drag yourself in the upward climb. Its by sear will power and a spirit of determination that pulls you onward in conquering the never ending flights of steps.
You may be slower than others, as many other races pass you, yet its not about them anymore. In your heart, you just wana reach the top as soon as possible and be satisfied by just finishing the race. Its a battle against self. A battle of discipline. A battle of endurance.
Its not a battle for victory- for the battle has already been won.
Its not a battle for glory- for to God be the glory be.
Its not a battle for money- for God is Jehovah Jireh, my Provider.
Its a test of faithfulness, an examination of character and a time of training.
"1 Peter 4: 19 So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you."
