2009 is Marathon Time
by Kimberly Johnson
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize?
Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
- 1 Cor. 9:24
Last December the Lord began unveiling my course of 2009. As I was in prayer one morning, He spoke to me about what is ahead and the season of preparation for us:
"2009 is marathon time. There will be many legs of the race. Different talents and abilities will be needed to succeed. It is time to get physically ready for the race. You must be physically fit to persevere."
A few weeks later I found myself in Nashville, Tennessee helping out at Secrets of the Father's Heart Conference at The Fortress of Hope which is located in the old Marathon Motorcars factory. I knew God was trying to tell me something!
The word marathon received its meaning after the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. during the reign of Darius the Great (Ezra 4-6, Hag. 1:1, Zec. 1:1). Upon victory over the Persians, the chosen runner went the long-distance of 26 miles 385 ft to deliver the incredible good news. So impressive was this feat that today marathons are still run according to this event over 2000 years ago.
Being a marathon runner requires endurance. It is not a short sprint. There are no breaks along the way. A marathon runner delivers a kingdom message. As believers, heaven is waiting for us to run with the message of the Kingdom. In fact, heaven is cheering us on:
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. - Heb. 12:1
This is an effort that we must be prepared for! Preparation is so important that the write of Hebrews goes on in verse 12 and tells us:
Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down and the feeble knees.
People of God, we must be ready for the race ahead! This is a time to assess your abilities and seek your course. Ask the Lord this day to reveal to you the path He has prepared before you. Ask Him to give you strategies to strengthen the weak things that will keep you from finishing the race. It's time to get up and start moving!!!
Ready to run!
Kim Johnson
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We are currently working on our schedule through 2009. Kim is available to teach on corporate worship and intercession, and lead worship for conferences and church services.
To invite Kim to minister contact us at:
863 680-3191
Walk in Light Ministries, Inc. is a member of Revelation 22 Apostolic Alliance and Glory of Zion International's Zion Connect.
