Devotionals for March 4, 2024
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READ
John 21:21-22
Peter asked Jesus, “What about him, Lord?”
Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me.”
1 Corinthians 9:24
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!”
Peter asked Jesus, “What about him, Lord?”
Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me.”
1 Corinthians 9:24
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!”
REFLECT
Don’t you just love Peter? He is gut-wrenchingly honest at times. And a curious young man for sure. More than once he got caught up in something that really didn’t matter. Playing the yo-yo effect with his life pretty well.
This simple reminder from Jesus says it all, “…what is that to you? As for you, follow me.” Jesus wants you to run your race. He doesn’t want you to be distracted by the race someone else is running. He wants your heart and mind to be sold out to His purpose for you. The more you look to the left and right, the more you play the yo-yo game. And that is a race that can never be won. But if you choose to set your eyes on the finish line, running for the only One who matters, soon you will find the yo-yo effects of life lose their appeal and lessen their grip on your life.
This simple reminder from Jesus says it all, “…what is that to you? As for you, follow me.” Jesus wants you to run your race. He doesn’t want you to be distracted by the race someone else is running. He wants your heart and mind to be sold out to His purpose for you. The more you look to the left and right, the more you play the yo-yo game. And that is a race that can never be won. But if you choose to set your eyes on the finish line, running for the only One who matters, soon you will find the yo-yo effects of life lose their appeal and lessen their grip on your life.
APPLY
Q: What has kept you in a yo-yo pattern in the past?
Q: How does this scripture passage challenge you to own and run your race well?
Q: Do you know someone who needs to be reminded that God knows the details and He can be trusted?
Q: How does this scripture passage challenge you to own and run your race well?
Q: Do you know someone who needs to be reminded that God knows the details and He can be trusted?
SING
PRAY
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."
Dear Father God, I know at times I get distracted by the race I see others running. Please help me to stay focused on my own race this week and to be intentional about the life you have entrusted to me.
Dear Father God, I know at times I get distracted by the race I see others running. Please help me to stay focused on my own race this week and to be intentional about the life you have entrusted to me.