(3) So Peter and the other disciple went forth, and they were going to the tomb. (4) The two were running together; and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter and came to the tomb first; (5) and stooping and looking in, he saw the linen wrappings lying there; but he did not go in. – John 20:3-5

Who are we running with and where are they running to? Peter and John (‘the other disciple whom Jesus loved’ – vs. 2) had walked in closeness of proximity, but now they ran in camaraderie of spirit. After the darkest, yet most victorious, day in all of history, they ran together to find Jesus. We may walk alongside many by virtue of similar interests, but run alongside far fewer by virtue of singularity of focus. I don’t have time to take detours with the double-minded; my youth is near spent and the harvest is now ripe. There were many who followed Jesus to the healing of Jairus’ daughter, but only three (Peter, James & John) were allowed in the room. Why? Scoffers on the outside, believers on the inside. Link arms with those who see the need and know the Answer – Christ and Him crucified – for every problem that ails mankind. Run with those who are going to join you at the finish line and who will help you pull in your ‘catch of fish’ along the way (Luke 5:7).