Friday, March 28
Genesis 47:1-26
Psalms 88, 91, 92
1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Mark 6:47-56
This passage in the Bible, Corinthians 9:16-27, struck me as I read it as
coincidentally I have been watching some of the Sochi Winter Olympic
Games on TV. The message ties well with the Olympics speaking about
athletes training hard in order to win above all, the ultimate
accomplishment of years of hard work. However, the goal is a shiny medal,
only to collect dust and be forgotten in the future, along with their fame
and sculpted bodies. With all the athletes' striving for perfection, it will all
be faded away with life still to live.
On the other hand, the Message of God's Word is ours forever, never to be faded, changed, surpassed, or forgotten. There are no demands, expectations, or medals to be had, only to be a humble servant of Christ in his never-ending Word. Leadership for Christ does not entail fame or a medal to stand on a podium to be recognized - the reward is so much greater, but not seen in this world and no fame involved! The reward will not tarnish or fade like a medal, and will never be forgotten. God's reward is eternal GOLD, nothing less! The finish line is meeting Him face to face after the race of life has been run! Stay vigilant! Stay alert! Stay in top Christian condition so that our GOLD is won eternally with Christ in heaven forever!
Lord, please guide me to keep my mind, body, soul, and spirit with the necessary practice and vigilance to stay in top spiritual condition to meet you when this life is complete and my forever life with You is won. These thoughts are the source of my enthusiasm and the reason for my being.
Doug Hart
Genesis 47:1-26
Psalms 88, 91, 92
1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Mark 6:47-56
On the other hand, the Message of God's Word is ours forever, never to be faded, changed, surpassed, or forgotten. There are no demands, expectations, or medals to be had, only to be a humble servant of Christ in his never-ending Word. Leadership for Christ does not entail fame or a medal to stand on a podium to be recognized - the reward is so much greater, but not seen in this world and no fame involved! The reward will not tarnish or fade like a medal, and will never be forgotten. God's reward is eternal GOLD, nothing less! The finish line is meeting Him face to face after the race of life has been run! Stay vigilant! Stay alert! Stay in top Christian condition so that our GOLD is won eternally with Christ in heaven forever!
Lord, please guide me to keep my mind, body, soul, and spirit with the necessary practice and vigilance to stay in top spiritual condition to meet you when this life is complete and my forever life with You is won. These thoughts are the source of my enthusiasm and the reason for my being.
Doug Hart