24/7 DOXA Content, 13th October-TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BODY
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FOCAL TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9 vs 27►► “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”~|KJV| ______________________________________
BLESSED greetings, Cherished one. The Apostle said one of his success secrets in the Christian life is constantly keeping and bringing his body into subjection. *This he did using the ability of Christ in Him. That means he recognises his responsibility as a believer.* The previous verse says “That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I fight, not like someone shadow boxing.” (1 Corinthians 9:26). So he consciously decided to keep his body under subjection.
He made it a personal and clear goal in his mind. He did not leave it to chance. Keeping and bringing your body into subjection also means disciplining your body. Thus, you consciously ought to subdue your body and refuse to fulfill its carnal appetites. The body has certain desires or appetites which when not subdued would lead you to ungodliness and failure. Our focal text unveils that your failure to discipline your body can make you a castaway after preaching or receiving the word. To be a castaway means failing to stand a test.
When it’s time to fast, discipline your body to do so. When it’s time to pray, bring your body into submission and pray. Do not allow too much sleep, carnal excuses and procrastination stop you from performing your responsibilities. Discipline your body and bring to the obedience of Christ by His power that works in you. Take charge of your body and give it the needed discipline, self-control and direction. The rich grace of our Lord Jesus abounds towards you always.
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PRAYER
Father, I thank You for the revelation in Your word which makes me wise in the affairs of my life. By the power of Your grace and Spirit, I consciously keep my body and bring it under subjection of Your word and Spirit. I refuse to be a castaway. I stand the test of time through Christ who strengthens me. Amen!
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PRAYER ALERT
Pray and thank God that you are being helped to constantly bring your body into submission.
SALVATION ALERT
You are not safe until you are saved. Believe in Jesus Christ Now, if you haven’t.
FURTHER STUDY: Philippians 4:13
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