FCF: We do not have the ability to run and finish the race of faith set before us.

Big Idea: The gospel is the power of God to produce what’s needed to finish the race of faith set before us.

Main Points:

1) The gospel produces humility in those who believe. (v. 6)

2) The gospel produces peace in those who believe. (v 7)

3) The gospel produces vigilance in those who believe. (vv. 8-9, 12-14)

4) The gospel produces hope in those who believe. (vv. 10-11)

Conclusion:

Church, the race is long, the road is hard, and the danger is real. But the gospel is stronger.
You don’t need to muster up the strength on your own.
You don’t need to fake a peace you don’t have.
You don’t need to act like you’re always alert or always hopeful.
You just need to come to Jesus—the One who ran the race before you, who endured the cross for you, and who now lives to intercede for you.

So what do we do now?

Humble yourself under His mighty hand—He will lift you up.

Cast your anxieties on Him—He truly cares for you.

Wake up to the spiritual reality around you—He will make you strong, firm, and steadfast.

Hold on to hope—because He who called you is faithful, and He will do it.

And so we say with Peter: “To Him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”