1 Corinthians 9:27 (NKJV) 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.
Discipline.
It’s a word that few people really like to hear. But it’s a critical part of our lives if we want to move beyond being mediocre in anything at all.
It takes discipline to learn a new trade or new job. It takes discipline to lose weight or build muscle. It takes discipline to learn to play a new instrument. It takes discipline to get a college degree or a certification of any kind.
Anything that we endeavor to do that we’ve never done before takes discipline if we want to accomplish it and excel at it.
Discipline is even more important when it comes to our spiritual well-being. Everything about our spirit is eternal. Our body will eventually get old and die, but our spirit lives forever, so what we do while we’re here on earth is very important.
And it takes discipline to move beyond mediocrity and become who God wants us to be. This isn’t legalistic nonsense, as some might think. It’s simple Biblical truth that Paul thought was important enough to share, saying that he was careful to be disciplined in his own life so that he would not be disqualified for the prize.
If it was important for Paul, it needs to be important to us!
Being disciplined isn’t always easy. It takes work and effort on our part. But God is faithful to lead us and give us what we need to accomplish what He sets before us.
Are we ready?
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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