The Ironman Triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride,
and a 26.2-mile run. It is not an easy feat for anyone to accomplish. But Dick
Hoyt participated in the race and completed it with his physically disabled son
Rick. When Dick swam, he pulled Rick in a small boat. When Dick cycled, Rick
was in a seat-pod on the bike. When Dick ran, he pushed Rick along in a
wheelchair. Rick was dependent on his dad in order to finish the race. He
couldn’t do it without him.
We see a parallel between their story and our own life. Just as
Rick was dependent on his dad, we are dependent on God to complete our race.
As we strive to live a God-pleasing life, we realize that in spite of
our best intentions and determination, we often stumble and fall short. By our
strength alone, it is impossible. Oh, how we need the Lord’s help! And it has
been provided. Paul declares it with these insightful words, “It is no longer I
who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I
live by faith in the Son of God” (Gal. 2:20).
We cannot finish the race on our own. We have to do so by depending on
Jesus living in us.
Faith connects our weakness to God’s strength. (RBC)
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