Disciple

Week of August 26, 2022

“24Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NKJV)

The extent of our commitment to Jesus Christ determines the quality of our spiritual life.  When we see this clearly it will help us to be more determined to live as God expects.  A true commitment to Jesus Christ requires a willingness to become disciplined in our walk with Him.  Without discipline faith cannot grow.

It is easy to declare that we love God when the music is stirring our emotions.  However, to love in an unsympathetic environment around ungodly people and still be an example of your love for God requires discipline that goes beyond emotion.  Discipline means we pray when we don’t feel like praying, we read the Bible when we don’t feel like it, and we say no to things that will break our walk with The Master.  It is through discipline alone that we become a worthy disciple of Jesus Christ.