1 Corinthians 9:26-27 NIV – Therefore I do not run like someone – Bible Gateway https://share.google/MU6brTrqaKNMrhJEC
In contemplating what to share this week, God impressed the thought of not getting weary of finishing well in what we start. It is so easy to become depressed and feeling like we are not making a difference, of feeling like people are not noticing. In contrary, we do not know when we are actually planting a seed. Most of all, when we live life for Jesus it is never in vain. Please read Titus 2:7-8, and Matthew 5:16.
1 Corinthians 9:26-27 points out that we do not live a disciplined life in vain. We are not like a fighter who goes through training to just receive a prize and recognition. There is an underlying reason for all of the hard work, of making sure we are following the Spirit’s direction at all times. We should be an excellent witness, everyday. We want to hear Christ saying we did a good job (Matthew 25:21)!
There is a beautiful thought that is shared in Katy Nichol’s song, When I Fall. God is there for us in our journey with Him. Let us remember that in those times we feel like we are going to crash, He is there to catch us. I remember my father sharing that there were many times he felt like he was going across Niagra Falls on a tightrope. Instead, we need to recall thst underneath are the everlasting arms of God (Deuteronomy 33:27).
Às we dwell on the fact of how we are being sustained, I would like to give an example of Christ working in my life. This last week, we received our bonuses and my supervisor had a chance to talk to me. He shared that they noticed how consistent and trustworthy I was. He compared my work to the Tortoise and the Hare. I didn’t just start out well, but continued on. That brought an encouragement to me; that shared with me that getting up early at 4:30AM to do my work was not useless. I am making a difference. If you wouldn’t mind, please scroll down and share with the group of how your diligence unto Christ has paid off. May we all continue on with Him.