To be a winner

To win you must have discipline – 1 Cor 9:25-26

Vs 25 – The secret of being a winner is that you exercise self -control and self- discipline.  An athlete exercises self control in all things and they do this for a perishable wreath or crown.  They do for recognition and fame.  We do for an imperishable crown.  We do it for those wonderful words, “Well done though good and faithful servant, enter into my rest.”  

Vs 26 – Paul does not run aimlessly.  He has a goal, plan and aim.  He does not box as a person beating the air.  He will waste his effort and we should either.  There must be a focus, goal and plan.  We must remember why we are doing this and for who.  There are rewards for the overcomer, conqueror and victor.  Jesus has done everything for us and now we must do our part.

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Run to Win – 1 Cor 9:24

Vs 24 – Paul uses a familiar analogy to bring home his point on running the race of life.  All runners race but only one receives the prize.  So each must run so they obtain it.  You have to have winner’s mentality as a Christian.  You may be running your own race but you must run it with a goal and aim in mind and that to win.  Winners do all that they can to prepare for every race.  Mental preparation is key.  You must see yourself as a winner or you have already lost the race before you have started.  God has given you all the tools you need to win but you need to trust Him and yourself to win.  So win your race and receive your prize.

For the sake of the gospel

For the Sake of the Gospel – 1 Cor 9:22-23

Vs 22 – To the weak Paul would become weak.  He became all things to all people that he might win a few.  Paul ‘s role model was Jesus Himself.  Jesus was at home with the prince and the pauper.  He could walk among prophets, priest and king with ease and friendship.  Jesus ministered in love to all who came to Him.   Paul tried to do the same thing.  

Vs 23 – Paul had two things in mind with this approach.  First, all he does is the sake of the gospel.  The gospel had given him a new lease on life.  When Jesus met him Paul saw the full grace and love of God.  He wanted to return the favor.  Secondly, He wanted all who he came across to share in the benefits that he had received.  Paul would state later in this book that what he had received he would pass unto them.  Paul wanted his readers to share in all the blessings he had received.  Walk today in the blessings of Christ and when ever you can be willing to share them with others.

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