2 Timothy
2:5
"Similarly,
anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by
competing according to the rules." NIV
"And if a
man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive
lawfully." KJV
We are aware of
many well known champion athletes who have been disqualified from their rewards
because they chose to go against the rules and use performing enhancement drugs.
It is so tempting to take the shortcuts, the quickest, easiest way, the way of
least resistance. In our journey through this world as Christians, there are no
shortcuts. Yet, the enemy places so many "easy way" tactics in front of us, like
a street vendor frantically trying to sell us his wares. There is a royal crown
of victory waiting for us in our Master's hands, if we keep on our journey,
going along the narrow path that He has laid out for us.
Heavenly Father,
forgive us for trying to find ways to appear Christlike and make others believe
we are mature Christians when we are not. Have mercy on us when we allow
ourselves to be deceived by the evil one and follow side paths off the one You
chose for us. Keep us focused on the finish line - being in the eternal presence
of our Lord and Saviour. In His name we pray, Amen.
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Daily
Grace
Bobbi
Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC
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