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Don’t Let The Clock Run Out

I recently heard a testimony, which really touched my heart. A man was dying a slow death of cancer and he made a commitment that he wouldn’t give up and let the clock run out.

He would serve Jesus and love others until he literally was gone. On Saturday, my son had a basketball game. His team was winning and there were about two minutes left on the clock until the game finished. The coach said “run the clock out”. This is what that meant. Guys, stop playing the game. Dribble aimlessly. Hold the ball.

Pass back and forth between yourselves. If you don’t want to lose, just waste time letting the clock run out. It is a passive way to get to the “finish line”. Just stop playing the actual game.

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