1 Corinthians 9:24-25: "Surely you know that many runners take part in a race, but only one of them wins the prize. Run, then, in such a way as to win the prize. (25) every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever." (GNB)
Day in and day out, we speak of this constant rat-race, which apparently never ends... therefore, no one ever really wins. When someone asks a question about what they should do in a certain situation, my Pastor often uses the phrase, "That's world stuff." This is a nice way of saying, "You are concerning yourself with the wrong things..." You see, there are many things in life that should not concern you. There are often times when we put waaaaay too much emphasis on the sacrifices that we make "for the greater good..." God is more concerned with obedience than sacrifice... What is the point in running yourself ragged for a world that will never reward you if that leaves you with no energy or motivation to run the race that actually matters - the one that will crown you with a wreath that is eternal? We pat ourselves on the back for being 'loyal' and for 'sticking it out' in our jobs and our relationships... we believe that we are good people because people can depend on us.
But, ask yourself, "Can GOD depend on me?"
We waste precious time in an attempt to 'win' in the world, not realizing that it is only what we bind in HEAVEN that counts... and only those things done in Jesus' name will last. Take time to evaluate what it is that you are doing that is taking away from what you are doing for Christ, and what it is that is limiting the time you are spending in prayer... make a commitment to change those things - to do away with them. Don't settle for worldly treasures - they quickly lose their value; instead, work toward a CROWN THAT LASTS FOREVER!
Kathleen Robertson, Founder of StepInFaith Ministry
kat@stepinfaith.org
PO Box 2614 Ruston, LA 71273-2614
(800) 707-1373
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