October 21
1 Timothy 6:1-21
What are you running to? All of us live with a goal and a finish line; the only question is what they are. What is your life's purpose, what are you pursuing, and what is the goal of your life? Leadership demands that we chase after the right things and climb the right ladders.
Paul challenges Timothy to, "Flee from all this (pursuit of wealth), and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness." The pursuit of many people is the pursuit of wealth. We are surrounded by people who try to numb their pain with new cars, new homes, new vacations, and new spouses. Yet none of these will satisfy. Only God can meet our deepest needs, so he alone is the one to whom we are to run. One of the themes interwoven throughout 1 Timothy 6 is that of contentment. If we chase after things of this world, it will never be enough. We can always have one more zero in our bank account, the newer car, the longer vacation, a larger house, and more prestige, but if we run after God, we can have him in his fullness. So, as we run through life, run to God. The things we chase very much transform our lives for good or ill. So let us prioritize, pursue, and seek that which matters in eternity. Let us flee from shallow pursuits, to make room for God himself.
Father God, help me to run from the pursuits of this world and embrace things of you. Help me to pursue you and be conformed to your character and likeness. Amen.
What are you currently pursuing that you actually need to flee from?
What are you running to? All of us live with a goal and a finish line; the only question is what they are. What is your life's purpose, what are you pursuing, and what is the goal of your life? Leadership demands that we chase after the right things and climb the right ladders.
Paul challenges Timothy to, "Flee from all this (pursuit of wealth), and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness." The pursuit of many people is the pursuit of wealth. We are surrounded by people who try to numb their pain with new cars, new homes, new vacations, and new spouses. Yet none of these will satisfy. Only God can meet our deepest needs, so he alone is the one to whom we are to run. One of the themes interwoven throughout 1 Timothy 6 is that of contentment. If we chase after things of this world, it will never be enough. We can always have one more zero in our bank account, the newer car, the longer vacation, a larger house, and more prestige, but if we run after God, we can have him in his fullness. So, as we run through life, run to God. The things we chase very much transform our lives for good or ill. So let us prioritize, pursue, and seek that which matters in eternity. Let us flee from shallow pursuits, to make room for God himself.
Father God, help me to run from the pursuits of this world and embrace things of you. Help me to pursue you and be conformed to your character and likeness. Amen.
What are you currently pursuing that you actually need to flee from?
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