In what ways can we "run on foot" to Jesus in our lives? Setting the Scene “Many saw them leaving, recognized them, and ran on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them.” (Mark 6:33) Those villagers literally sprinted across Galilee’s shoreline because being with Jesus outweighed every other demand. Their eager pace pictures the posture our hearts can take every day. Seeing Him First • They “saw” and “recognized” Jesus. • Awareness ignited urgency; vision produced movement. • Today, we fix our eyes on Him through Scripture: “Let us run with endurance the race set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.” (Hebrews 12:1-2) Ways to Run on Foot to Jesus • Immediate obedience – When His Word speaks, respond without delay (Psalm 119:60). • Unhurried time in Scripture – Prioritize daily reading; let no distraction outrun God’s voice (Joshua 1:8). • Conversational prayer through the day – Carry every thought to Him; “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). • Regular corporate worship – Gather faithfully; the crowd reached Him together (Hebrews 10:25). • Quick repentance – Confess sin as soon as conviction comes (1 John 1:9). • Eager service – Meet needs promptly; in serving others we minister to Christ Himself (Matthew 25:40). • Bold witness – Share the gospel at the first opening, not the second (Acts 8:29-35). • Restful trust – Run from self-reliance to His sufficiency: “Come to Me…and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Scriptural Momentum • James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” • Psalm 63:1: “Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You.” • Isaiah 40:31: “Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength; they will run and not grow weary.” Living the Pace Running on foot to Jesus is not frantic activity; it is decisive priority. Every choice that says “Jesus first” keeps our stride sure and our finish line in view. |
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