DCLM Sincere Milk 4 July 2026 — Run: It Is A Race

Most of the students in the school, believed that Jolly is the greatest runner they have ever known. Now the Zonal Schools’ Sport Competition had commenced and it was time for the “Cross Country Race”: a race that covers a distance of about three kilometers. Students usually go in the opposite direction for about half a kilometer to wait and cheer their favourite runner. Jolly soon emerged from the team of competitors and the shout of Jolly! Jolly! Jolly! Jolly! rented the air as Jolly was galloping home like a horse. But just a few metres to the finish line, Jolly’s steps began to slow down. The cheering students wished they could carry Jolly through. Painfully, Jolly fell about three metres to the finish line and lost the prize leaving his fans with hands on their heads sobbing. But one thing about running is that nobody ever undertakes it without a purpose; it is always done with a reward or benefit in mind. One difference is that those who run in sports finish in a short while, but the race to heaven will last as long as we live on earth.

You do not necessarily run the race to heaven with your legs, but, mainly with your heart. So, you must have the mind of a runner; determined to finish the race and win the prize. You do not have many people along the way to heaven to cheer or encourage you, but you must determine by the grace of God, to overcome sin, Satan, temptations, discouragement, shame and loneliness. Live each day patiently, waiting in prayer, righteousness and service to your Lord.