Bad Idea?

Bad Idea?

Bible: Hebrews 10:22-39

Reading

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that
faith brings (V.22).

The ex-athlete hadn’t done a good work-out for a long time. So he decided to make a change. On day one he did some push ups and went for a light jog. On day two he did more push ups, some sit ups and a longer run. On day three he repeated his exercises and added in a two mile run. On day
four he woke up with a sore throat. Then he did one more thing: he decided that working out was a bad idea. If all he got out of his effort was sickness, it wasn’t for him. Let’s think about how this same thing can play out in our walk with God. When we realise we haven’t spent much time with God, we kick start a new routine of Bible reading and prayer each day. But less than a week in, some problem or issue comes up that knocks us down. What do we think? In a similar way to the ex-athlete, should we decide that putting effort into our relationship with God is a bad idea? No way! We don’t pray and read the Bible to get a perfect, trouble-free life. We do it because it draws us closer to the God who loves us and leads us. Knowing Him and becoming more like Jesus will not keep us out of trouble (2 TIMOTHY 3:12). But spending time with God (HEBREWS 10:22) is always a good idea no matter what happens.

BAD STUFF WILL COME ALONG NO MATTER

WHAT WE DO—SO LET’S STICK CLOSE TO GOD.

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