The 2008 Olympics
The 2008 Olympics have come and gone! Where the fastest, strongest and quickest people competed for the top prize -a gold medal. Where performance is measured in 1/100th of a second, the farthest distance and highest height. Michael Phelps has a record 8 gold medals and Usain Bolt secured the traditional title "World's Fastest Man" by completing the 100 meter dash in 9.69 seconds.
We also measure our sports teams the same way. The best of Seven, the Super Bowl and the World Series.
We thrive on our sports team when we rout for winners who year after year show us why they are the best.
I believe this attitude makes it difficult for us to live the Christian life as it is meant to be lived. Because as Christians, our performance is not measured on a yearly basis if it is measured at all. It is measured over a lifetime.
But there is a game plan for us found in the bible:
Practice - Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9
Running - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
Perseverance - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
Keeping our faith - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7
A Crown - Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1st Corinthians 9:25
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 1 Peter 5:4
As you reflect on the Olympics and rout for your sports teams in your favorite sport, I would also encourage you to apply the same rules to your spiritual life. Imitate the discipline and focus found in the Bible so that we may continue to be people of God.
Father, Please give us the strength to run the race you have set out for us. In Jesus Name, Amen.
We also measure our sports teams the same way. The best of Seven, the Super Bowl and the World Series.
We thrive on our sports team when we rout for winners who year after year show us why they are the best.
I believe this attitude makes it difficult for us to live the Christian life as it is meant to be lived. Because as Christians, our performance is not measured on a yearly basis if it is measured at all. It is measured over a lifetime.
But there is a game plan for us found in the bible:
Practice - Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9
Running - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
Perseverance - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
Keeping our faith - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7
A Crown - Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1st Corinthians 9:25
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 1 Peter 5:4
As you reflect on the Olympics and rout for your sports teams in your favorite sport, I would also encourage you to apply the same rules to your spiritual life. Imitate the discipline and focus found in the Bible so that we may continue to be people of God.
Father, Please give us the strength to run the race you have set out for us. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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