I worshipped today and rested. Taught from the book of Acts the story of Ananias & Sapphira. This couple gave an offering to the church which they misrpresented. They tried to fool the apostles and decieve God. They valued the praise of people more than integrity and the honor due God and his church. The consequence of their actions was immediate and severe. It cost them their lives. The reaction of those around was reverence and fear; a sobering reminder. What a concept to consider... consequence of our actions? Accountability for sin? These are strange ideas in our country today... but imagine what a different place our nation would be if we had a healthy reverence and fear of a just and holy God and the fact that sin always comes with a high price.
I want to run faster and longer. If I cheat on my training or rest or nutrition, there is a price to pay. I will never be the kind of runner I believe I can be without doing the right things. Likewise I will never be the kind of man, husband, or father God made me to be if I cheat, sin, or otherwise take a short cut. There will only be consequences. With right actions, thoughts, and beliefs, there will be only blessing. Blessings to God, to me and those around me.
Here's to having a great week of training, doing, and believing rightly! | 