“Discipline yourself for the purpose of Godliness.” “Discipline requires saying yes to some things, which demands your saying no to others.” You have heard the expression every athlete knows from experience, “No pain, no gain!” . I am in awe of his in the three physical skills that were required – swimming, cycling, and running. “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening – it is painful! The athlete who embraces the discipline of time and effort needed to perfect the skills of their sport. The student who understands the required discipline of hours upon hours of study when tired or even when preferring to do less. Others may; you cannot. The musician who their instrument devotes themselves to the necessity of countless hours of practice and years of learning. The craftsman in their work devotes a lifetime to its exercise and mastery. A disciple is one who willingly embraces the training and disciplines of another, choosing to enforce upon themselves the self-discipline required. If you are to be a disciple of Jesus, you must welcome the discipline essential toshape your heart, renew your mind, conform your will, and train your spirit to know and walk in the truth, that you may daily be conformed to the character and conduct of Jesus. The Bible has much to say on the subject of spiritual discipline, teaching that “Those whom He loves, He disciplines . . and corrects.” There is no reason to bother with the discipline of someone for whom you have no regard, no plans for their well being or future. The Word of God demands a discipline of understanding. The will of God imposes the discipline of obedience and boundaries to your freedom. The Spirit of God provides specific instruction and direction for everyday life. Jesus said, “If any man will be my disciple, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Self-denial, sacrifice, and obedience are the spiritual disciplines necessary for spiritual growth and maturity. Let your discipline be directed to a noble purpose, Godliness. Dear brothers and sisters, we cant help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:38:40 +0000
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