Absorbing God’s Word
“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.” 1 Corinthians 9:25
Applying God’s Word
Following Jesus is not a game, but the training is like that of an athlete; it’s to be taken seriously.
I met an incredible young woman named Rachel, about eighteen months ago. She was earning funding for a full-time ministry position with Athletes in Action at UC Berkley.
Rachel, just informed me that she will be transferring to San Diego State University next month to continue God’s work with Athletes in Action. Rachel not only leads other athletes to the heart of Jesus, but continues to mentor them as well.
As an athlete herself, Rachel knows how much work is required to be a winner in a sport. She also realizes that those prizes awarded in sports are only valued here on earth and that the prize lasting forever is not of this world.
If only we took knowing God as seriously as we do everything else in life.
Accounting of God’s Word
Which prize do I have my eyes set on?