WINNING THE RACE 2
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
By: Adeaga O. Favour
As much as we must appreciate God for the grace available to run the race, we must also note that there is always a price to pay in order to get the prize. Apostle Paul, in his own words said, "I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection," 1 Cor 9:27 and in 1 Cor 6:12, he said "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient."
Every one of us must be able to differentiate between what is useful and what is needful for our journey. That something is good does not make it right. We don't have to be held in the web of others' actions and use as yardstick for ours because what is good for them may not be right for you.
Jesus said "And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple," Luke 14:27. The cross is not a palatable thing but then, it is compulsory for every true disciple to carry. Remember, no price is too big to pay to get this golden prize from the Master.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Dying daily to self and sin imprints eternity in our heart and establishes God's kingdom in us.
PRAY:
Father, please make me fit till the end on my race on earth.