Cross Country

Tuesday I attended a cross country race in Iola, KS.  It reminded me of a sermon I heard this summer by Dr. Graves.  He talked about the first time he attended a cross country meet and how he thought he would be sitting and watching the event.  He soon found out that to take in a cross country race, you really have to be on the move.  Running from one point to cheer on the runner, then cutting across the course to another point to cheer them on again.  He compared this to Jesus being an active part of our lives.  Not just a God who sits on His throne in heaven, but is anxiously waiting our very next move.  Cheering us on when we are doing well!  Telling us to keep going when we are hurting.  How do you picture Jesus interacting with you and your life?  Is he distant?  Close?  Engage?  Bored?
We sang that "Happy Song" this past week in worship and the songs says that one of the great joys of life is realizing that God is for us and not against us.  Remember as you run the race, God is cheering you on!