Earlier in the year thousands
of athletes from almost every nation on
earth were gathered at the most prestigious
athletic competition in the world Athens
2004 Olympic Games.
In their quest for
superstardom, these faced many challenges.
They devoted their entire lives to training
for the competition. Finally the day
arrived. After all the sacrifice, it came
down to a brief moments… sometimes seconds.
In every event, there can only be one
winner. For every gold medalist who tasted
the thrill of victory, there were hundreds
who experienced agony of defeat. For them,
the disappointment was devastating.
The few who did win gold can
be in for some disappointments of their own.
Today’s heroes
quickly become yesterday’s
news. The greatest athletes in the world
come to realize that making Olympic history
does not bring “immortality” they hope to
achieve.
An Olympic gold medal
doesn’t bring unending happiness. It can’t
prevent loneliness and failure in life. It
won’t shield anyone from hurt or
disappointment. A medal cannot fill
emptiness and longing of the human heart.
Many Olympic champions have
discovered that there is something far more
precious than a gold medal. Something more
exciting than the thrill of victory, more
satisfying than setting a world record.
Something that brings deep joy and lasting
peace and true immortality: a personal
relationship with God through His Son Jesus
Christ.
The Bible tells us that “The
wages of sin is death, but the gift of God
is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans
6:23.
Jesus died on the
cross to pay the penalty for our sin and
reconcile us to God .His death and
resurrection make it possible for us to
receive the incredible gift of eternal life.
The Bible also tells us that
many people run a race but only one person
receives the prize, and asks us to run in
such a way that we may obtain it. If those
who are competing for a perishable crown
(Gold medal) can be disciplined about it,
how much more for those who are after an
imperishable crown.
I Corinthians 9:24-25
If you want to receive this
gift and experience a love relationship with
God that will never end, please pray this
prayer:
Dear God, I realize that I am
a sinner and that without You my ambitions
will only lead to disappointment. I believe
that Jesus died for my sins and rose again
to life so I could have a personal
relationship with you. Please live in my
heart and help me to desire Christ above any
earthy success.
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For more counseling and prayers contact
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
KING’S COURT CHAPEL
Plot 1387 Olosa Street
Victoria Island, Tel: 2717135, 2717136
E-mail: info@stthonline.org
Pastor E.A. Adeboye
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