Olympic Games

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

The Olympic Games have been on our TV every night for the past week. The athletes’ dedication to their sport is all consuming. I love hearing their stories of how they made it to this point of being an Olympic athlete. Their entire lives are dedicated to the strict training of improving their bodies and minds in preparation for competition. So, my question for you this week is, “what would you medal in?” Paul reminds us to train to run the Christian race with as much dedication as an athlete training for their race. Strive for an eternal gold medal.