There’s no doubt, Paul’s zeal to see the Kingdom of God advance should inspire us all. His complete surrender to God empowered him to live his life propelled by the purpose of seeing Christ made known. Whether we are new to Christ or have walked with Jesus for many years, the starting line is surrendering to His lordship, and that’s a daily choice we all make.
If you’ve enjoyed watching the winter Olympics lately, you’ve seen many athletes who have arrived at this moment because of their deep commitment to honing their skills. Countless hours/years with a dedication to achieve excellence have been spent out of the limelight to obtain this moment in it. They’ve endured injuries, distractions, and trials, and yet kept their eyes on the goal.
Let’s reflect…Does my walk with Christ echo the same wholehearted commitment? Do I arise in the morning ready to love, to serve, to share Jesus? What might be holding me back from living all-in for Jesus?