Persevering in a race takes endurance, and followers of Christ are expected to endure trials, be on the lookout for promises to be fulfilled, and have self-discipline when reaching for a goal.

This is a patient stance, not a passive one!

“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.”

-Hebrews 12:1