I remember a kid from our community who really had no athletic ability when it came to basketball. I suggested to his parents that he try soccer, he did. at first he was all left feet, but you could tell he had some talent. With a little bit of coaching and encouragement, this kid began to realize that he could play soccer. Once he discovered his inner soccer talents, he did everything he could to strengthen his ability. He practiced daily, watched games on tv, exercised, went to camps, practiced hard, he pretty much did all that he could to make himself better. Within no time, he was notably one of the best on the field.
This kid went from being pathetic on a basketball bench to becoming the all-star starter on the soccer field. Once thought to have no athletic ability to becoming one of the best out there. Not only was his soccer skills impressive, his talents transferred onto the basketball court and the baseball field. You could say he discovered his inner athlete. Once he did, he liked it and did everything he could to nurture it. He no longer sat the benches feeling sorry for himself, pouting and believing he was a failure.
Did you know that as Christians we have an inner gift that needs to be nurtured? If you have truly surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your LORD and savior, you received the gift of the Holy Spirit.
This kid went from being pathetic on a basketball bench to becoming the all-star starter on the soccer field. Once thought to have no athletic ability to becoming one of the best out there. Not only was his soccer skills impressive, his talents transferred onto the basketball court and the baseball field. You could say he discovered his inner athlete. Once he did, he liked it and did everything he could to nurture it. He no longer sat the benches feeling sorry for himself, pouting and believing he was a failure.
Did you know that as Christians we have an inner gift that needs to be nurtured? If you have truly surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your LORD and savior, you received the gift of the Holy Spirit.
I Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
Are you are sitting on the bench of faith and feeling sorry for yourself, pouting and believing that you are a failure? Could it be because you really havent discovered the inner spirit? Could it be that you are not doing all it takes to nurture your faith? That kid I was tlaking about, what if he never tried soccer? what if he never tried? what if he never did all it took to better himself? He never would have discovered his inner athletic ability. He still would have been an athlete on the inside and never knew it.
Want to discover your inner faith through the Holy Spirit? Yes, then go do something about it. Do everything you can to work it out. Read you bible, study His word, faithfully attend church, pray daily, serve your neighbor, worship the LORD with all your heart mind and soul, do whatever it takes to thrive, and no matter what get off the couch or pew of "pouting and feeling sorry for yourself." When you do, you will discover the promised fruits of the spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
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| Tim Lewis from Crossfire helping a little boy from Satu Mare, Romania discover his inner athlete! |
Philippians 2:12 ...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,
Philippians 2:12 ...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,
May my life be the proof and evidence of His love!
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