1. We can be confident in our calling.
   1. We've been given a new leader.
   2. We've been given a new family.
   3. We've been given a new identity.
   4. We've been equipped with spiritual gifts to be used.
2. We can be confident in God's eternal faithfulness.

1. Be prepared to run well
   1. Be encouraged
   2. Be diligent in shedding excess weight
   3. Be ready to run with endurance
2. Be focused on Jesus

Jesus is God's gift of joy because...

1. He brings salvation.

2. He brings healing and restoration.

3. He will bring us to an everlasting home.

1. Jesus brings peace in the midst of our standoff with God.
2. Jesus brings peace through transforming our relationship and standing with God.
3. Jesus alone brings true peace because He is God.