We have reached a point where everything can be acquired in less time; we force to increase our pace beyond our comprehension. The enormous knowledge boom is unimaginable. Huge erosion in the Value system and in the ethics is noticed during the race to win. In the corporate world you are expected to be faster than your friend or colleague, in order to be noticed and able to make your livelihood.
Talk to anyone the chorus is “Sorry Sir, I am very busy”, talk to friends and people in mission they wish if they day were protracted. If we have to pause, and see whether we have Jesus in our run or in a hurry have left him behind, then sadly most of the time the latter is convincible, to be true. Yes I do understand that we need to catch up with the enormous demands of life, and work in our times, but with that, are we able to practice our spiritual devotion in all the walks of our life? Or does it become a stand alone? A meaningful relationship is what the Lord expects. Daniel 12:4 “Many will run to and fro, and knowledge will increase”
The work demand is so high that we, in the influence of coercion strive to accomplish at the cost of our relationship, primarily with God and then comes family, children, environment, etc, etc. Most of the times end up with disappointment. How can we in the midst of our unyielding schedule also keep our relationship with Him Intact? It is necessary that we practice Physical discipline primarily that will lead to spiritual regulation. The bible tells us in 1 Cor 9:27 “Disciplining my body and make it my slave” Remember, this body needs continue discipline on a daily basis. Paul in 2Tim 2:3-6 compares us to a Soldier, Hard-working Farmer & Athlete. And as you agree, that all the 3 areas, requires enormous amount of discipline to be successful. Sadly most of the time we force our self to this standard, primarily to manage in adhering to the standard set in our work place and in the arena of our commitments for living, but fail to live up to the expectation of God, His word and to our inner voice.
Yes, I do agree that with the limited strength we are weary and exhausted physically and psychologically. But if you notice what the Bible tells in Isaiah 41:31 “…….they will run and not get tired they will walk and not become weary”, Don’t you think this is the greatest promise to the all the runners in this time? Yes, we have to understand in not getting tired and weary, you are required not only to be refueled, but to be plugged into the relationship with the most High. Do not also forget that this definitely promises that we will be pressed to run, but to remain unexhausted demands that you wait on the Lord. At any point you feel that you are drained and likely to be fragmented then remember the promise in Isaiah 42:3 “A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: ….” He is concerned about you my friend, and He longs to be Gracious to you as said in Is 30:18. But how much you prioritize Him without any compromises, matters a lot.
Be sensitive to His feelings and keep yourself blameless in the sight of God. Prov 11:5 says “The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way” I wish and pray that the Lord will continue to keep you safe, blameless and you run with full vigor. I would like to leave with this last challenging question from Jer 12:6 “If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan.” There are long way to go, so be motivated for He cares for you.
Blessings
David Raj
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