1 Corinthians 9:24 (NKJV) 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
Athletes in training must be extremely disciplined if they expect to compete seriously.
Their discipline must be consistent if they hope to reach peak condition for their respective undertaking. Anything less than 100% effort on their part will hamper their efforts to win, causing them to bring on their own defeat.
For many who are professional athletes, this is a decades long endeavor. They can never back down, never relax their standards.
It takes serious dedication to maintain this type of mindset.
And so it should be with us regarding our walk with God.
It is important that we keep our eye on the prize, learning to shut out all the noise and distractions that come our way each day.
Many things will vie for our attention. We can easily fall prey to these things if we don’t stay on top of our game.
And if an athlete can do this, if they can stay disciplined for an earthly prize, how much more should we give our absolute best effort for a prize that is eternal?
1 Corinthians 9:25 (NKJV) 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.
We want to remind you today to keep your eye on the prize that is before you!
This life is not always easy. In fact, it can be downright difficult at times.
But God has told us that in Christ we can do all things.
He has gone before us. He has shown us by example. And He has sent us a Helper, the Holy Spirit, to walk us through each step that we need to take.
So, keep your eye on the prize! Fix your eyes upon Jesus and don’t look to the left or the right.
Push through those difficult times, knowing that the end game is not about a gold, silver or bronze trophy, but an eternal crown of life.
We can’t do it alone. But in Him we can do whatever God has placed before us to do.
Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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