Our neighborhood Bible study group began a study of 1 Corinthians. The Leader asked whether Paul went to Corinth on his 1^st or 2^nd missionary journey. None of us had the answer.

Acts 18:1 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth

My reference Bible shows Paul and Barnabas went on the first missionary journey chronicled in Acts 13-14 while Paul and Silas went on the 2^nd missionary journey chronicled in Acts 15:36- 18:32.

What do these words tell you about God?

What do these words matter to you?

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