HAPPY NEW YEAR
"Run in such a way to win the price" v24 1 Corinthians 9:24 - 27 CSB
Today is a new start for you. No matter what happened or didn't in 2023, move forward with Jesus throughout this New Year. In the Olympics, or any other particular athletic competition, men and women run to get gold. As good as that is, this prize is perishable, Paul says it is of no lasting value. When the athlete dies, the prize will probably be handed down to family but, it will not qualify anyone to enter heaven. We must seek an imperishable prize - Jesus Christ.
The prize a Christian wants to hear is Jesus saying: 'Well done, good and faithful servant' (Matt.25:23). These are the most wonderful words any of us want to hear, and we will, if we keep our eyes on the finishing line where the prize is. God's rewards never fade, rust or perish. So therefore, make it your determination to receive this prize.
There is only one passion in your life worth total commitment, and this is loving and serving Jesus Christ. So when things come your way that hurt you, bruise you or humiliate you, rise above it. No matter what, you serve Jesus not people. People may hurt you, Jesus won't so, don't give up; don't lose sight of that finishing line. Don't disqualify yourself by allowing yourself to fall to the devil's tactics or losing your self-control.
You have such an inheritance to receive when you are promoted to be with Jesus. Therefore, start investing in this right now. Make it your point that, whatever may come your way - and it will - that you will react in a way Jesus would do. He knows how cruel this world can be; He knows how people can rip you off, falsely accuse you, criticise and judge you, but hey, you are on the winning team. You were chosen for this task and if you handle it all right, Jesus will flick the flak away. Think about that anecdote, as long as you are walking with Jesus, serving Him by carrying out His wishes, then anyone that tries to prevent you, is preventing Jesus' work and He will avenge, not you. Leave it to him and, He will flick the flak away.
So, 2024 is unfolding before you, it's a brand new event and you have an important role to play throughout this year. So, take hold of Jesus' hand and walk it through with Him. There is no other way.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
Copyright 2024 Grahame Howard.
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