Hi Friend Greetings to you.
Eighty years ago, Eric Liddell electrified the world by capturing an
Olympic gold medal in the 400 meters—a race he was not expected to win.
Liddell was the favorite at 100 meters, but he had withdrawn from that
race after learning the qualifying heats would be on Sunday, a day he
observed as one of worship and rest. Instead of lamenting his lost
chance in the 100, he spent the next 6 months training for the 400—and
set a new Olympic record.
Paul used a sports metaphor to emphasize the Christian’s need for
spiritual discipline. “Everyone who competes for the prize is temperate
in all things”, that is, goes into strict training.
“Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an
imperishable crown.” Paul longed to remain faithful to Christ because he
wanted to bring the message of salvation to others.
Throughout Liddell’s life, he disciplined himself spiritually each
day by spending time in God’s Word and in prayer. He remained faithful
until he died of a brain tumor in a Japanese internment camp during
World War II.
Strengthened by the grace and power of God, Eric Liddell ran well and finished strong in the race of life. And so can we.
Have a nice day,,,God be with you..
Continue to pray for the unreached as we step towards the Cross....
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