Theme: The Right Prize

Verse: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4: 7)

Athletes find themselves in constant pursuit of a trophy, a championship, A RING. These are earthly symbols of accomplishment.

In our sports entertainment dominated world, there are several symbols of championships: the Gold Medal in Olympic competition, the Green Jacket as the Masters golf champion, the Lombardi Trophy for the NFL champion, and the Commissioner’s Cup for the in-season WNBA tournament are all symbol of sports accomplishments. While these are great in the moment, in each case another season comes along and these championship symbols, at some point, move on to another team or individual.

So what trophies are we pursuing? Are they trophies that have everlasting value?

In the Bible, Paul was a competitor, just like each of us. When he came to understand the sacrifice of Christ, he knew THAT PRIZE was better than any he could earn himself. He had discovered the right prize, one that had everlasting impact.

Knowing Jesus and being on a life-long pursuit of becoming more like Him is only prize worth pursuing with our whole heart. When we know Him and experience His love, we are truly satisfied.

And that is a trophy that can never be taken away!

Have an AWESOME Week!

Adapted from True Competitor by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page