God Wants Me to Be Under Control
In light of the prize
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Read the Bible through:
AM - Psalm 25-30 : PM - Acts 21:17-40
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 (1 Cor. 9:25)
In light of the prize
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Read the Bible through:
AM - Psalm 25-30 : PM - Acts 21:17-40
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 (1 Cor. 9:25)
The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece. Even Corinth had some games of its own. Thus, the metaphor used by Paul about striving for the prize was well understood by his readers.
As we follow the Olympics on television, we recognize immediately the well-disciplined attitude of the participants. An Olympic contender when asked what it takes to win replied, "Time, discipline, and sacrifice." Olympic hopefuls give up the good in the hunt for the best.
As believers, we also need to willingly give up whatever it takes to be what God wants. Without goals, few are willing to make the sacrifices. When we realize, however, whatever we deny ourselves is nothing when compared with what He sacrificed for us, our striving will be worth it all! Go for the gold!
God, give me sight of the goal so I may be willing to make any sacrifice needed to attain it.
