Cowards!

Therefore, 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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1, 2 NIV)

I've run two marathons and two half marathons. I am proud of that. It's not easy to endure the training which is infinitely more grueling than the race. Today the Boston Marathon, the pinnacle event for runners was terrorized by cowards. We constantly are reminded that sin is prevalent in our world. Evil is a constant companion. The race is over, but over 130 people directly and thousands indirectly, will endure physical and emotional endurance races the rest of their lives. It's sad and depressing to know their joy of accomplishment will be forever scarred.

It's times like this, we need to double our focus on Jesus, the pioneer and perfect or of our faith. Our hopelessness will end if we look to him who endured the pain and hopelessness of death on a cross for us. We pray for healing of those affected by these terrorists. We pray for our sinful world. We pray Lord Jesus, to save us and keep us. Be with those who are scarred and Praise God for those who were there to help and serve the injured and broken. Your efforts are of God. Praise him for the first responders, doctors, and nurses who served.