Introduction
During the Day 4 Evening Session of the Greater Works Conference 2026, Bishop Tudor Bismark, founder and overseer of Jabula New Life Ministries International, delivered a stirring message titled “Run for the Prize.” Drawing from Isaiah 40:31, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 3:14 and several other biblical passages, he challenged believers to move beyond merely walking with God to running their divine race with passion, purpose and perseverance.
Throughout the message, he repeatedly encouraged the congregation to “run” towards God’s purpose, reminding them that the Christian life is not about speed alone but about faithfully finishing the race God has assigned.
Run to Obtain the Prize
Bishop Bismark began by explaining that every believer has a heavenly prize worth pursuing. Referring to Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9, he reminded Christians that although many run, only those who run with discipline receive the prize. He urged believers not to settle for complacency but to pursue God’s calling wholeheartedly.
Quoting Paul, he encouraged the church to “press toward the mark” and challenged everyone to keep their eyes on the eternal reward rather than temporary distractions.
Run Toward Your Battles
Using David’s confrontation with Goliath, Bishop Bismark emphasised that believers should never retreat from opposition. Instead of running away from problems, David “ran toward the enemy,” demonstrating courage born out of faith.
He declared:
“When you face the enemy, you’ve got to run toward him.”
According to the bishop, challenges should not intimidate God’s people. Instead, they should confront every obstacle with confidence in God’s power.
Run with Vision and Purpose
The preacher explained that vision creates momentum. Quoting Habakkuk 2, he said God instructs His people to write the vision plainly so that those who read it may run.
He challenged believers, ministries and even African nations to accelerate their progress instead of remaining stagnant.
“Africa has walked too long. Too slow. I think it’s time we picked up the pace.”
For Bishop Bismark, vision is not merely something to admire—it should inspire action.
Stay in Your Lane and Finish Well
One of the strongest lessons from the sermon focused on perseverance. Using marathon illustrations and personal experiences, Bishop Bismark reminded believers that every Christian has a unique race.
He declared:
“Run your lane. Run it with dignity. Run it well.”
Rather than comparing themselves with others, believers should faithfully pursue God’s assignment at their own pace while trusting His grace to sustain them.
Destiny Rewards Diligence
Using Rebekah’s willingness to serve Abraham’s servant, Bishop Bismark taught that destiny often opens through diligence and faithful service.
He challenged believers to reject laziness, saying:
“If you want to fulfil destiny in your life, you can’t be lazy.”
According to him, opportunities frequently arrive disguised as ordinary acts of service.
The Anointing Gives a Second Wind
Reflecting on Elijah outrunning Ahab’s chariot, Bishop Bismark reminded the church that God provides supernatural strength when human strength fails.
He encouraged believers not to stop because of weariness but to expect fresh grace from God.
“There’s a second wind coming.”
God’s anointing, he explained, enables believers to finish what they could never accomplish through natural ability alone.
Finish Your Race
The sermon concluded with a passionate appeal for every believer to finish strong regardless of obstacles.
Bishop Bismark repeatedly declared:
“Shoes or no shoes, I’m running.”
He reminded the congregation that faithfulness—not convenience—is what God rewards.
Finally, he encouraged believers with this assurance:
“Your labour is not in vain.”
Whether facing hardship, delay or opposition, Christians must remain committed until they receive the prize prepared by Christ.
Conclusion
Bishop Tudor Bismark’s message was a passionate call to action. He reminded believers that the Christian life demands perseverance, courage, diligence and unwavering focus on God’s purpose. Every challenge becomes an opportunity to trust God more deeply, and every believer is called to run faithfully until the finish line. The race may be long, but God’s strength is sufficient for all who refuse to give up.
About LivingOurBible.Com
LivingOurBible.Com is a global Christian digital platform dedicated to declaring the whole counsel of God to the whole world through biblical teaching, sermon highlights, Christian news, Bible study resources, podcasts and faith-building content that equips believers for everyday life.
👉 WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDLNkDEFeXpLJpcHt0r
👉 Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/livingourbible
