“Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. (2 Corinthians 13:5-9 MSG)
Long distance runners can lose proper form when they are tired. Their shoulders slump, their cadence decreases--which lead to a shuffling gait. Good athletes recognize when this happens and correct their form. They intentionally straighten their crumpled torso, pull their shoulders back, and push off with their toes. This requires focus and discipline.
The faith journey requires endurance and focus. In the beginning, we are all excited and eager. However, it’s natural to feel fatigued as time goes by. Our trust weakens, hope crumbles, and convictions slacken. As followers of Christ, we cannot drift along mindlessly, taking everything for granted. We must test ourselves to make sure we are solid in faith. We have to give ourselves regular checkups and correct our form when necessary. Harness every ounce of wonder, trust, devotion, discipline, steadfastness, and virtue. Fight the good fight. Finish strong.
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