The Course Marked Out for Us.

And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, Hebrews 12:1

When I read this verse, I am always reminded of a track and how each person is to

“stay in their lane”. I have always thought of it as individual and personal. Each of us

is responsible to do what God has set before us to do. However, the other day I was

walking on a trail that was new to me. This trail was longer, and there was paint on

some of the trees indicating the path. Other paths intersected and they were different

colors. As I was walking, I enjoyed looking for the color on the trees to let me know I

was still on the right path. My mind came again to this verse and settled on the

words marked out for us. I was reminded that God is the one that marks out the way

that we should go. As I journey through life, I can know I am on the right path. God

has gone ahead of me and marked the path that I should be on. As Christians we find

the markings in the Bible and the principles it teaches, we also see the markings by

listening to the Holy Spirit. He will help us see the markings. Other times our help in

seeing the marks comes in the form of other Christians who encourage us. I never

have to worry about getting off track as long as I keep looking for the marks that let

me know I am on course.

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