Our family gathered in the stands one sunny Saturday morning to watch Daniel’s final T-ball game of the season. His coach told us to watch the next batter because his father had promised him $5 if he were to hit a home run. T-ball games are pandemonium on a good day so this was going to be interesting.
Word quickly spread in the bleachers and everyone was watching the next boy to bat. He hit the ball off the tee and took off for first base. The pitcher was the first one to get to the ball. He quickly threw it to the first baseman but it went over his head. The runner, with his head down, kept his little legs moving towards second base while completely ignoring what the other team was doing to tag him out. Missed throws, confusion and yelling did not deter this little guy as he kept moving, rounding each base crouching low with his head forward and arms swinging. The final throw to home was too high as he crossed the plate to score the only home run of the game.
The determination of this little runner made everyone love him. Determined with his eye on the prize, he wasn’t distracted and wouldn’t be deterred from his goal.
What would happen if we were to put our heads forward, ignore the distractions and run towards the prize today? Have a good game!
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
- Ken
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