And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, unless he strive lawfully.
II Timothy 2:5
GET IN THE GAME
I think it is safe to say that we all like to win. I don’t believe I have ever met anyone who was overjoyed with losing. It is in our nature to be competitive and strive for the victory.
I believe the greatest competition you will ever encounter is that of life. We all want to do our best and are striving to reach some goal here on earth. Like most competitions, life comes with certain rules and guidelines that are for everyone to follow and insert into our game plan.
What if you arrive first at the finish line only to realize that you committed an infraction that disqualified you from the race, with no hope of ever reaching the prize?
Oh my friend the rules of life are so important. They are intended to keep you in the game and give you the information needed to be a success in life. Please take a look at your game plan and compare it to the rules of life.
Rule #1
Sin is an infraction that disqualifies
from participation.
Romans 3:23 says For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Because of your sin our best efforts will leave us short of life’s goal. You are no longer acknowledged as a competitor.
Rule #2
Sin always comes with penalties.
Romans 6:23 says For the wages of sin is death. The very infraction of sin will someday cost you the ultimate disqualification “death”.
(Pay close attention to Rule #3)
Rule #3
Your sin penalty was paid and
place on Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 53:5 says But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Jesus who finished this life and conquered death for us has made a way for us to get back into the game.
Rule #4
Accept the shed blood of Jesus as payment for your sin and get things right with God the rule maker.
Romans 10:13 says For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:9 If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved.
You have been disqualified from the competition. Your best efforts will leave you short of life’s goal and ultimately lead to eternal disaster (Hell). Jesus has made a way for you to re-enter and have a personal relationship with him to give you the opportunity to finish life’s game triumphantly.
TWO OUTS, BOTTOM
OF THE NINETH, THE
DECISION IS YOURS!
To accept Jesus Christ and his payment for your sin bow your head and pray to God something like this.
Lord I have broken your rules and I am sorry. Please forgive me. I accept Jesus Christ’s shed blood as my payment. I trust Christ and Christ alone for salvation today. Thank you for forgiving me and for making Heaven my home. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
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