Webster defines HOME STRETCH as, “the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post.” I love to walk, especially when there is a cool breeze (not a fan of dripping through Florida’s HOT sun, even at nine a.m., lol). Anyway, my path of walking is basically the same about 3 to 4 miles, with slight variations in my turns depending on weather, stamina, and schedule. There is an area I reach, where I mentally note, “I am on the home stretch!” The verse that comes to mind is John 3:16. Many folks have memorized this verse, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son; that whosoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” I envisioned this as, believing in Jesus was like, hitting a homerun, as I continue to live, I’m on the home stretch to life with Him forever. The Message version of the Bible paraphrases this thought, “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.”

Whether walking, running a race, living daily, enjoying activities, working, balancing time with family or simply being present, we are all on the home stretch to_________. You fill in the blank. Believe in our Lord and Savior and you will be in paradise, at the end of your home stretch. He loves you so unconditionally.

Jill