I took physical training seriously while in high school. Nautilus had just opened up a gym off Midway Road. They were the new, cool thing in weightlifting and offered our high school discounted rates. Their uniqueness was to offer weights on a chain that offered constant resistance, which kept up the resistance through an entire range of motion.
We went to the gym on our own. However, three times a week, we rode the school bus to the gym for workouts as a team. Healthy competition ensued by trying to outdo our teammates. The intensity promoted camaraderie on the team and above all, strength. We wanted to be ready for our next go-round as the boys of fall.
We at Conroe Bible Church want to be ready for all that Jesus calls us to do. We are choosing to use this time of Lent as a season for spiritual renewal. Specifically, we want to reorder our lives to recapture our love for Jesus as we prepare to celebrate His resurrection.
We are using this season as a time of self-examination, reflection, and spiritual discipline. We are seeking to build spiritual muscle through abstinence and engagement. We want to be transformed into Christlikeness so that we become the kind of people who easily and routinely keep all of Jesus’ commands. Paul exhorted Timothy to take his spiritual training seriously.
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness.
1 Timothy 4:7
We are immersed in a culture of lies, deceit, and opposition to Christ. Instead of building up strength through constant resistance, this world weakens our faith. We can trust God’s truth alone to lead us to godliness. There is no other source.
I invite you to build camaraderie in the community of believers as we train together. May Jesus build your spiritual muscle so that you reflect His image to the world on a daily basis.
Love and blessings,
Dave