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The YELLOW flag means caution. It is used to tell the racers to run
slowly, either before an event begins or during a race. If it is waved during a race, it usually means there has been
an accident or spinout somewhere on the track, or there is some debris on the track.
Yellow, or gold, is used in the Bible to symbolize the streets of gold in Heaven. Heaven is where God lives and
where He wants you to join Him one day. But - BE CAREFUL - there's a problem on the track!
[Jesus said] Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will
of my Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 7:21)
The BLACK flag is displayed to a specific vehicle to indicate that it must leave the track. This usually occurs
either because the driver has broken a rule or the vehicle is judged to be unfit to continue the race in its present condition.
(If the driver has broken a rule, usually a penalty is assessed and the car can continue the race. If the vehicle is
unfit to continue the race, it must make any required repairs before reentering the track.)
Sin has entered the picture, and we are all guilty of it. No one can follow God's rules perfectly, thus we are
all judged by Him as unfit to continue into the next life in our present condition. A penalty has been assesed, and
the requried repairs are needed.
"All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged
by the law." (Romans 2:12)
The RED flag means danger - all cars must come to a complete stop. It is usually used when a more serious accident
occurs or when the track becomes completely blocked. When the red flag is waved, all vehicles must come to complete
stop and turn off their engines. While the red flag is displayed, the lap count is halted until the race is restarted.
The danger in not paying sin's penalty is death and eternal separation from the God who made us. But the price
WAS paid, by God's perfect Son, Jesus Christ, when He died on the cross on our behalf. His blood soaks up our "sin spill"
and makes us fit for heaven.
The blood of Jesus, [God's] Son, purifies us from all sin. (1 John 1:7)
The WHITE flag means there is one more lap remaining in a race. It is waved when the leader of the race crosses
the finish line at the beginning of the final lap, and it is displayed to all ramaining cars until the leader again crosses
the finish line.
White signifies a perfect, sinless person's heart. Only when we accept what Christ has done on our behalf are we
cleansed from out sins and made perfect, ready to have a relationship with God.
Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18)
The GREEN flag means that the race has started and laps are being counted. It is used to signal the start of an
event, including a hot lap session, a practice session, a series of time trial laps, or a race. Furled and twirled above
the starter's head, it means a practice or hot lap session can begin at full racing speed.
Green reminds us of things that grow, of life, and especially new life. Once a person accepts the claims of Christ
and becomes a "new creation," that one is ready to grow in ways never thought possible.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Of course, the CHECKERED flag is the one which has single - handedly come to stand for auto racing. It is used
to signal the end of an event, whether that event is a hot lap session, a practice session, a series of time trial laps, or
a race. It is waved when the leader of a race crosses the finish line to signal that the leader has won the race.
The checkered flag is often given to the winner of a race to be carried around the track in a victory lap.
Our victory as Christians happens the day we enter the gates of heaven and come to see Jesus face-to-face. What
an incredible day that will be!
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)
If you would like to experience such a victory in Christ, you can do so through a prayer like this:
Dear Jesus,
I know I am not perfect and have sinned against You most of my life. Please forgive me and make my heart pure.
I want to change and become a new person. I believe You died to pay the penalty for my sins, and that You rose again
to give me the VICTORY over sin and death for all eternity!
Amen
If you prayed this prayer and receive Jesus as your Savior. Please send me and email and let us know.
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