ENTHRONEMENT ASSEMBLY DAILY DEVOTIONALS.

Friday May 17th, 2024.

Topic : Commitment And Discipline.

Memory Verse : 2 Timothy 2:6. The farmer who labors to produce a crop should be the first one to be fed from its harvest.

Bible Reading :2 Timothy 2:3-5 TPT. Key Verse: v4.

Overcome every form of evil as a victorious soldier of Jesus the Anointed One. For every soldier called to active duty must divorce himself from the distractions of this world so that he may fully satisfy the one who chose him. An athlete who doesn’t play by the rules will never receive the trophy, so remain faithful to God!

The day we decided to follow Jesus, we decided to be part of his kingdom and army on earth. And because we are spirits, we belong to a spiritual kingdom. As spiritual soldiers, we engage in spiritual warfare. The primary battle is always within or in our minds. The flesh is always fighting to take control of our entire being. While our spirit man also fights back in order to rule the man. If the ambitions of the flesh is not checked on time, it can destroy a man’s spiritual life which is very dangerous. ‭”So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.” Galatians 5:16-17 NIV‬.

Living by the Spirit of God in order to take charge of our lives is a personal decision that men who knows the value take in life and on time too. Just like the athlete, our spiritual walk with God demands discipline. The athlete disciplines himself in many areas of his life intentionally in order to be fit as a champion who can win competitions. Sometimes such discipline touches the things he eats, rigorous exercises he/she gets involved in that can help such individuals be at their best and competiton ready all the time, etc. “Be quick to abstain from senseless traditions and legends, but instead be engaged in the training of truth that brings righteousness. For athletic training only benefits you for a short season, but righteousness brings lasting benefit in everything; for righteousness contains the promise of life, for time and eternity. Faithful is the Word, and everyone should accept him!” 1 Timothy 4:7-9.

On a very important note, we need to understand that we are responsible for how far we can go with God in all this. We will always do well if we are determined to please Jesus in all this who counted us worthy to be enlisted in his team. Just like the farmer, we can only harvest whatever we sow at the end. Our being resourceful and impactful in the kingdom will be determined largely by our personal resolve and commitment to give it our best shot with our eyes fixed on the price (trophy) just like the athlete. We have to desire to become men God can build on in our lifetime. “In a palace you find many kinds of containers and tableware for many different uses. Some are beautifully inlaid with gold or silver, but some are made of wood or earthenware; some of them are used for banquets and special occasions, and some for everyday use. But you, Timothy, must not see your life and ministry this way. Your life and ministry must not be disgraced, for you are to be a pure container of Christ and dedicated to the honorable purposes of your Master, prepared for every good work that he gives you to do.” 2 Timothy 2:20-21.

Prayer : Thank you Father God for choosing me to be part your move on earth in my generation. Help me to be committed to your course and to walk in personal discipline just like a worthy soldier or athlete. Let my life be such you can depend on to impact my world in Jesus wonderful name…. Amen 🙏🏿.

Yearly Bible Reading : Psalms 139:1-24.

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