A youth ministry initiative by RBC Ministries
where you can find devotionals and resources for youth.
A youth ministry initiative by RBC Ministries
where you can find devotionals and resources for youth.
December 30, 2009
The roots of stability come from being grounded in God’s Word and prayer.
READ: Hebrews 10:22-39
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith. —Hebrews 10:22
The former athlete had neglected his body for too long, so he began an exercise routine. The first day, he did several push-ups and went for a light jog. The next day, more push-ups, a few sit-ups, and a longer run. Day 3: exercises and a mile-and-a-half run. On Day 4, our ex-athlete in re-training woke up with a sore throat.
Then he did one more exercise: He jumped to the conclusion that exercising was a bad idea. If all he got out of his huffing and puffing was sickness, it wasn’t for him.
Let’s examine another scenario. A Christian, realizing he has neglected his relationship with God, begins a new spiritual routine of Bible-reading and prayer. But after just a few days, some problems arise in his life. What does he conclude? Like the ex-athlete, should he decide that his spiritual quest was a bad idea and that it didn’t do any good? Certainly not.
We don’t pray and read the Bible to get a perfect, trouble-free life. Pursuing God is not cause and effect. We do it because it draws us closer in our relationship with the One who is perfect. The pursuit of godliness will not exempt us from trouble (2 Tim. 3:12). But a life dedicated to loving and pursuing God (Heb. 10:22) is always a good idea—no matter what happens. — Dave Branon
Source: Our Daily Bread
Filed under Devotional, Our Daily Bread and tagged with Spiritual growth.
This coming year 2010, I want to start renewing my reationship with God, I want to pursuit godliness and yes! that’s a great idea!
A very nice, inspiring message.
Don’t give up the good work which we have started.
Know that it will be rewarded at the end.
But we should continue it till the end, with perseverance.
That’s right. Drawing to God and having Him in our lives is not asking Him to give us a trouble-free life. Even there’s troubles and problems, God is still there!