You won't lose this race because the course hasn't been clearly marked.

Published: Aug. 21, 2022, 10 a.m.

We live in a world where a thousand things are competing for our attention. As a result, we often talk about the importance of being free from distraction. The reality, however, is that we need to be freed from distraction. A life focused on all the right things is only possible because of a Savior who was always focused on us. This week we hear Jesus focus our attention on what it will take for us to reach the finish line. Following Jesus does not create a smooth and easy path for us. In fact, both Jesus and his Word lead to division among people, even among people very close to one another. Thankfully, Jesus and his Word also unite us to a long list of runners who have finished the race and won the prize. We know where following Jesus leads,