The
Fall of Life
A
Faithful Race
Fall
is a season of wonderful cinnamon and spice smells, dark, rich colors,
pumpkin carving, cooler weather, and crackling fires. It is also the time of
year when leaves fall off trees, and things begin to die. And as the cold
winter months descend, the days grow shorter, and as winter wears on, we
often grow weary of the cold. Even so, in these dark days, we can look
forward to the hope of new birth come Springtime.
When
the Apostle Paul wrote, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished
the race, I have kept the faith," he knew he was nearing the end---the
"Fall" of his life. But he didn't face it with fear. Despite how
difficult life had become, because of his faith in Jesus, he was satisfied
that God had sustained him, God had "run" alongside him. Paul was
able to face death, because of the hope of resurrection---the hope of new
birth. Because he trusted Jesus, he knew his future was secure; when he
died, he would live with God for eternity!
All
of us will face the "Fall" season of life. Some will face it when
they're young, and others when they're old. But . . . (Keep
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