Paul let’s us know to run the race.
Acts 20:24 – 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.
We all have a duty to run the best race that we are capable of running. By running the race the best you can, you’re going to affect others on their race as well.
The race for most is not a sprint, but a long endurance run. But you need to be running. We don’t need to be running to the left and to the right or backwards. Run towards the prize. The prize is in front of you. The Devil will tempt you will all sorts of distractions and will have you running ragged.
Hebrews 12:1-3 – 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Keeping our eyes on Jesus as you run will keep you running straight.
We have a duty to keep running up to the time of our departure. Rapture or Death you need to run the best race you can.
When the race is complete for you, it will be time to pass off the baton to another. Make it a goal to build those up around you to make them strong loving Christian people so you may pass the baton off and begin your new life with your Savior in Heaven.