As the Apostle Paul engages in explaining discipling concerning Hebraic things to Greeks, he brings up what I believe is the most beautiful segue into a matter relevance for them. As a marathon was a major celebration for the Greeks to watch and be a part of, Paul uses this analogy of the marathon to provide a platform to live out the Christian life. As the course of this life can be long so is a marathon. Also, the use of the marathon designates the idea of getting into motion not a static position. It also designates an idea for a runner to carefully pace themselves so as to not ware out to quickly and to give careful prudence to the course of action that they need to take in order to finish strong. I have to admit that in being deeply enriched of the Hebraic Roots movement, I must not lose sight of life's marathon and to give careful consideration course I need to take in ministry and life in that grace Christ gives for motion and running it out.
The illustration of the marathon is one of motion where the rewards on at the end not during the present course of a race. It avoids the inclination of seeking any type of celebrity status presently, Also, as the writer of Hebrews also points out about the cloud of witnesses where the runner is to remember of those who have gone before and have finished the race by faith. There is such inspiration in doing this during the difficult times of life's marathon. The link to the video below illustrates this well.
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