21/01/2018
SUNDAY LIGHT FELLOWSHIP (21-01-18)
WINNING THE PRIZE IN A RACE
1Corinthians 9:24-26
“Know you not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain (1Corinthians 9:24).” In games whether its basketball, football, volleyball, athletics or whatever), one is often confronted with the opportunity to turn or to break the rules. The player or the runner must discipline himself to workouts self-control in all things to win the race. In the case of players / runners in a race is to win the prize and to take the gold medal, but all of these are corruptible, perishable, they are time-based and will not last, however in a Christian’s race the prize is the crown of life which is incorruptible, indestructible and enduring (2 timothy 2:1-5). We should not run the race at half-speed, but full ahead until we cross the finish line.
Winning the prize takes assurance and motivation that comes through continued self-control
To finish the race and to obtain the reward:
An individually must discipline himself.
An individually must be temperate.
He or she must be determined
An individually must be confident
A person must be self-control
An individually must be obedient and follow the rule
An individually must takes focus
NO ONE OBTAINS A PRIZE AS A CHAMPION EXCEPT HE WINS LEGALLY AND LAWFULLY.
A. What Prize Do We Set Out To Win in The Christian Faith?
The Christian calling is a holy calling into a race that has an imperishable and eternal prize at the end. The ultimate goal of every followers of Jesus is to enter into the kingdom of God. As a Christian’s to win the reward an individuals should train himself according to the rule and do services for the almighty God such as paying tithe, giving offerings, winning soul, daily studying the Word of God, daily praying, worshipping and going fellowship.
“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
To enter into the kingdom of heaven and to sit with Jesus in His throne one must live a victorious life in this world as Jesus did.
I HAVE ANOTHER HOME IN VIEW (2ce)
JESUS GONE TO PREPARE A HOME
I HAVE ANOTHER HOME IN VIEW
B. What is Required To Win The Prize:
If one, find imperishable and enduring reward then the individual must be much more temperate, must focus on the goal, humble and obedient to the placed rules.
Rules:
1. Ensure you are correctly engaged in the race
2. Expressing determination to win
It is the will of Father to give us the promised land and no one can steal the kingdom of God from us except an individually itself (Luke 12:32).
GOD BLESS YOU RICHLY
WCCRM PUNE INDIA.