In yesterday's post on this blog I referred to risks for Formula1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton and the England cricket team. Now, after both events it is interesting to reflect on these. Did you see how narrowly Lewis Hamilton become the champion. In the final seconds he passed Glock and robbed Massa of a double victory. And it all hinged on how hard it was raining, what tyres were on the cars and when they were put on them. It was all very risky - a matter of chance.
I smiled at the comment from the captain of the England team who blamed their losing upon being distracted by matters relating to the one million dollars prize money for each member of the winning team. "We should have just focused on the game", he said. Well that's the risk you take when you pursue the wrong prize!
I think that the apostle Paul got it right when he said that there was only one prize worth striving for. The strange thing is that this prize - which is the greatest treasure anyone can receive, and which lasts for ever - doesn't come from taking risks, but simply by taking a step of faith. All we have to do is to recognise that before a holy God our very best efforts leave us coming up short, so we take hold of his offer of mercy and forgiveness and invite Jesus Christ into our lives.
What do you think?
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