Over the years, many Olympic runners have struggled against severe adversity or have been disqualified. So have many mighty men of Scripture. As we run our race, we must remember David. We must remember Demas. When We Feel Most Alone Is Often When We Are Being Most Effective In The Race.
Christian ministry is usually hard, hot, agonizing, difficult, toilsome, and painful.
It is a marathon of most intense proportions. The joy comes after the race. It is only when we look back that we can catch a glimpse of what God has chosen to accomplish through us. In the midst of the race, we often feel isolated, forgotten, and alone. To make the 1968 U.S. Olympic marathon team, Ron Daws had to finish in the top three in the qualifying race.