Through all the battles the Apostle Paul fought, all the lonely valleys he traveled; he never fell out of love with Jesus.
Paul says “I have kept the faith”, meaning he “guarded it” like it was a precious treasure, which it is. He kept it in its pure form and passed it down to others who would do the same
2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
The Lord is watching your race. He sees your spiritual battles, especially if you are seeking to serve Him.
If we can ever learn to stand in the power of God, we will be able to come to the end of life and say with confidence, “I have fought a good fight!”
Just run the race, because pay day is not down here, it’s over there. The Lord will reward you for a race well run, and Paul called Him a righeous judge.
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