Have you ever watched a dog chase his tail? He works at it so hard but most times he is unsuccessful in capturing that elusive target. No matter how many times he tries or how hard he tries, it seems just out of his reach. Oh, occasionally he grasps it, but when he does, he can't continue that way. He has no hope in his victory, but it doesn't stop him from trying.

As for my Christian walk, I often feel like that dog chasing his tail. I try to live a Christ-like life, but no matter how hard I try, it eludes me. One day I think I've done a good job, until I really examine my day and realize I fell short in so many ways. Occasionally, I seem to seize the idea of how I should conduct myself, only to recognize I cannot maintain my grip. It slips away from me. All the while, Satan laughs at my struggle as we do a dog chasing his tail.

But the difference, the comfort and assurance, is that as a Christian I have hope! God is interested in my struggle. He understands that, unlike the dog with no chance of holding on to his tail, I will eventually be rewarded a winner in Christ Jesus for my efforts. Contrary to the dog, who usually gives up and seeks other activities, I must continue the chase until He calls me home to my success. God has promised to allow me to live with Him because His Son bought me a long time ago.

So Christians, take heart. God is aware of your chase and if you obey His gospel, He will give us victory!

1 Cor. 15:57-58..."But thanks to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."