28 Oct 2014 GET RID OF THE NON-ESSENTIALS Let us lay aside every weight...and let us run. Hebrews 12:1 In the days of the Roman Empire, Olympic runners practised with heavy weights strapped to their bodies. But on the day of the race all the weights were stripped from them; hence we are told in Scripture, Let us lay aside every weight...and let us run. When Elijah passed by, Elisha was busy ploughing. This was Elishas moment of opportunity. He could become a prophet and enjoy twice the success of his new mentor. But first he had to be willing to break his plough and sacrifice his yoke of oxen. His plough and oxen represented the financial security he was willing to walk away from in order to fulfil Gods plan for his life. Think for a moment about your dream, and everything that will result from it. If youre like most people, what comes to mind are the benefits youll receive, the places youll go, the people youll meet, the things youll own, and the position or title youll earn. Do you notice anything in particular about that list? It outlines all the things that will be added to you, and none of the things youll have to give up in order to achieve it. And your greatest challenge wont be giving up the obvious things you know will hurt you; itll be giving up the good things you like but wont help you. Removing the non-essentials from your daily routine will be a constant struggle, but its worth fighting for. Why? Because most people who fail to reach their destination arent stopped because of insurmountable barriers, but because theyre worn out trying to carry too many things on their journey. Bible in a Year: Ex 22-24; John 7:14-24; Ps 104:1-23; Pr 24:26-27;
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