Difference: Building Physical/Applying Spiritual

The Lord looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. (Psalm 14:2 NIV)

Stamina

It’s a known fact- limit diet by cutting out sweets, white bread, etc…and exercise, our bodies tone while losing weight. Limit, lose, cut out, exercise, tone are all ways to gain spiritual strength. Building physical strength develops stamina as we enter mature years. The difference in building spiritual strength develops stamina to run the race set before us- purpose planned before ever in our mother’s womb. Ready for a work out?

Acknowledge

This week has been great for some and hard on others. A perfect example: Cubs sought a magician to energize their players- Mets had players showing high integrity…giving Jesus and The Holy Spirit all the glory. The difference- Cubs had four straight loses vs. Mets had four straight wins. Matthew 10:33 Jesus says, “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven. 

Difference

As the enemy constantly searches who he can devour, The Lord looks down from heaven to see who understands and seeking Him. The difference- defeated vs. victorious. Christians are not exempt from troubles. However, we have available God’s power, Jesus interceding, and help from The Holy Spirit to see us through.

Resistance

Just because something is available, does not mean people access profitable. I tend to resist learning tech information. For me to learn- I have to apply myself and work brain muscles to grasp something that would be good for me, yet I have little interest. This is exactly how individuals look at maturing in Christ- its takes applying ourselves, working brain and heart muscles towards our good- lack interest.

Strength

Forward Friday! Moving forward grasping wide is the gate to destruction and narrow the gate to Heaven- considering fewer individuals will actually go through narrow gate. Losing, limiting, cutting out, exercising, toning all take effort applying ourselves to achieve spiritual strength. Jesus promises once we seek, we will find. Ready to take next step? Take a deep breath- let’s move forward!

Be encouraged!