Finishers' Formula
Theme of the Week: Stick with the Fundamentals
Friday, August 1, 2008
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Key Bible Verse: Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in faith … and overflowing with thankfulness (Colossians: 2:6-7). Bonus Reading: Col. 2:5-8
In 2005 the Chicago White Sox battled through adversity and injury, individual slumps, and losing streaks. Refusing to believe "experts" who said they didn't have what it takes, they stuck with the fundamentals of the game—and ended up champions!
Bryan Hickerson, the White Sox's chaplain, said he's convinced that the greatest challenge a major league ball player faces is the mental and physical grind of a baseball season. Christians, he notes, face similar challenges spiritually.
Paul, [in today's Key Bible Verses], spelled out what it would take for the believers in Colosse to stay on track. It would take work; it would be a process. They'd need to be …
- Grounded (rooted). By faith, you've been rooted in Christ, drawing from him all you need.
- Growing (built up). Trusting Christ placed you on a solid foundation. Now keep building on this. How? Paul urged the Colossians to do so by putting into practice what their leader, Epaphras (Col. 1:7), had taught them.
- Grateful (overflowing with thankfulness). Paul taught that when the believer is under attack, gratitude protects him from loss of peace and joy.
—Harry Genet
My Response: How am I grounded? How am I growing? How thankful am I?
Thought to Apply: The Christian walk is much like riding a bicycle; we are either moving forward or falling off. —Robert Tuttle
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