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Day 4—The Reward Before You

No runner receives a medal without running the race. No football player wins a Superbowl without the many practices and games that go along with winning. No chef wins the James Beard Award without hard work and determination in the kitchen. (Self-proclaimed foodie nut, right here!).

The point is, any and every reward comes with endurance. Certainly, this can mean good things here on Earth as a result of seeking God first. But more valuable than any temporary reward is an eternal reward, and that is extended to the faithful believer.

You must not give up when you face temptation and trials. You must not throw in the towel when you become weary from the storm. Even if you’re barely keeping your head above the water, keep paddling till relief comes. Just don’t give up. The reward you will receive will be incredible!

There is a reward of eternal life and fulfillment of all that God has promised you if you run this race with perseverance. If you keep your eyes on Jesus and keep the faith, you’ll never regret giving God your all. However, you will no doubt regret the moments when you gave up. Cross that victory line in exhaustion from giving it your all, in full gladness, with an expectancy of God’s promised reward.