Are you in shape for the “faith Olympics”?
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Today, we are going to talk a bit about sports… and the trials that we confront during our walk of faith.
Often, before we can say, “‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’” (the Bible, 2 Timothy 4:7), we must say, ‘“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.’” (the Bible, Philippians 3:12-14)
In most cases, before standing on the podium, we must first seek out the victory. The analogy between sports and our faith is very relevant. Paul even uses this image to illustrate the Christian life as a whole.
When you put your faith into action, you have to fight against invisible but very real adversaries: enemies, unbelief, temptations, sickness, states of heart and mind, etc…The Christian’s training is these trials. So many tests of your faith face you, a real obstacle course every day.
A champion does not become a champion (either of the faith or in sports) by lounging on a couch and channel surfing! A champion trains every day, suffers, in order to surpass himself and improve his performance… to finish the race and bring back the prize. Don’t dread the trials… don’t be afraid to run the good race, fight the good fight, in order to win the victory!
Take a look at the bleachers in the stadium where you’re running… Jesus is there to support and empower you in this race!
Keep running your race… and to everyone who has been watching them, enjoy the rest of the Winter Olympics! :-)
Let’s pray together: “Jesus, I put my faith into action today. I know my training as a Christian is these trials, and I choose not to dread them…I will fight the good fight! Thank You for empowering me and being with me through it all! In Your name, amen.”
Im just grateful that everyday God gives us a knew day to keep going n getting stronger n grow in our faith n r able to repent n ask for His forgiveness n learn each day to b spiritual like Him Praise Christ Jesus who loves us n our familys n how he never leaves our side n how we r protected by Angels n guided through the holy spirit. Its just amazing when people believe they r alone How God shows them they r not alone. All we need to do is fix our ours on Him everyday all day..God bless Amen
Amen and you can call me brother George because we are all brothers and sisters in Christ or Rev.George
Amen and call me George or Brother George because we are brothers and sisters in Christ
My name is Joyce I think my father everything for letting me see another day I lost my daughter last and it hard but I know my God have me in his arms cause I don’t know what I been doing right now my boy friend is in the hospital right now and I think my father. Thought my Lord Jesus Christ for taking care of.him and I ask God in the name of Jesus Christ to let me.see my grand daughter so I can tell her about her mother and to let her know I love her with all my heart and I mis her so.much I ask.god to make me over my mind and soul and keep me in good health spirit my name is Joyce think you in Jesus Christ name aman
I look forward to hear from you my friend bravo, I can say God is fighting our BATTLES and still is fighting our BATTLES, my battle is on my knees, WE all are in his HANDS, I trust the LORD his a good friend indeed THANK YOU LORD AMEN Yes indeed
Thank god for all small and big things in my life
Like his words and spirit
See how he is working on me everyday
I have been in Relationship and have loss a lot because of this. I remember the scripture at Phillipians 4:12 to put the things behind me and Stretch for the things forward.Paul encourage me.Through these words.
Phillipians 3:12
I need Jesus in my Life by day night always.
I need Jesus in my life every day and night for the rest of my life Amen