In the 7^th century BC, God revealed these characteristics of Himself to the prophet Jeremiah

Jeremiah 51:15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

Earth = the planet third in order from the sun

Power = strength

Established = founded, built, or brought into existence

World = the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc.

Wisdom =knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action;

                discernment, or insight.

Stretched = to draw out or extend to the full length or extent

Heaven = the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death

Understanding = superior power of discernment; enlightened intelligence

What do these words matter to you?

What do these words tell you about God?

Our focus – Hebrews 12: ¹ Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ² Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God

Our challenge – Dearly Beloved,

Run with your eyes on Jesus alone!

Run in faith that Jesus loves you with an everlasting, unconditional love; has uniquely designed  and created only one you; has a good plan for your life; runs with you; and will  accomplish His purposes for you and through you!

Run in His strength alone!

Run being yoked to Emmanuel!

Run with your eyes on the prize!

Run with your focus on His mission: to conform you to the image of Jesus Christ!

Run with the desire to finish strong!

Run with the desire to finish with your lamp burning!

Run with the expectation of being in His physical presence when you cross your finish line!

Run to His glory alone!

Run and keep on running!