Over the last few weeks, we’ve been watching the Olympics on TV. I’m inspired by the discipline and attitude of most of the athletes. They have reminded me about pushing myself to excel, to get up and try again when I fall, to work through pain, and that fluorescent yellow running shoes make everyone run faster ;-)
I also learned a new word during these Olympics--Slipstreaming. When swimming long distances in open water, athletes like to conserve energy by swimming in another’s wake. Similarly, cyclists find it easier to ride in the draft of another rider. Sometimes teammates take turns riding lead to conserve energy till the very end. Migratory birds, truck drivers, and race car drivers, all use slipstreaming to conserve energy or fuel.
If we could slipstream behind Jesus--swim in His wake, ride in His draft--we wouldn’t get exhausted. This involves always following closely behind Jesus and keeping our eyes on His movements, with just an occasional glance at the road ahead.
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