Wholehearted Devotion

 

I watched the Super Bowl last week. I was impressed by all the preparation that the players and their coaches made in getting ready for the game. They showed total dedication to their profession. It made me wonder about the sacrifices they had to make in order to be so single-minded in their focus.

 

As Christians, we have a calling that demands that same level of dedication. We should be devoted to serving our Lord and Savior. We are part of a “team”, the Body of Christ. If we get distracted by the affairs of the world and don’t fulfill our role, it affects not just us but the rest of the team.

 

We shouldn’t become complacent, accepting mediocrity instead of wholehearted effort. Paul urges us, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 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 9:24-25).

 

We have an eternal reward waiting for us through the grace of God. In the meantime, let us serve Him well.

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