The Power of Consistency
Text:
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ…Colossians 3:23-24
Proverbs 21:5 says: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty”. Paul lived a life of consistent discipline. Even when he was terrorizing Christians, he never wavered from his goal. His misplaced passion pushed him toward what he thought was a defense of God. After encountering Christ, that same passion was now guided in the right direction. When he was persecuted, he didn’t give in. He didn’t forget the task God had laid upon his shoulders, and the world at that time was turned upside down because of his influence. Diligence in his work caused him to write most of the New Testament, and his words are still impacting us today.
Paul wrote from prison. Chains and bonds didn’t stop him. He continued to travel. Shipwrecks and storms didn’t stop him. He was told to keep quiet. Threats didn’t stop him. He pushed through the hardships of life and pressed toward the prize of the high calling of Christ (Philippians 3:14). We are all given a high calling from Christ. We are not Paul, but we are called to the same consistency in seeking God. Constant faithfulness in following Christ and His Words will determine how much we affect our world for the Lord. Consistency drowns out distractions, strengthens resolve against attacks and builds new habits that can last a lifetime. When Christ is the most important person in our lives, we can hear what He is saying. A rewarded life will be attained when we apply the power of consistency to everything we do. Hebrews 6:12 says: “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
Prayer:
Father, I receive grace to live a consistent life even as I bring glory to Your Name in Jesus’ Name.
Text:
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ…Colossians 3:23-24
Proverbs 21:5 says: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty”. Paul lived a life of consistent discipline. Even when he was terrorizing Christians, he never wavered from his goal. His misplaced passion pushed him toward what he thought was a defense of God. After encountering Christ, that same passion was now guided in the right direction. When he was persecuted, he didn’t give in. He didn’t forget the task God had laid upon his shoulders, and the world at that time was turned upside down because of his influence. Diligence in his work caused him to write most of the New Testament, and his words are still impacting us today.
Paul wrote from prison. Chains and bonds didn’t stop him. He continued to travel. Shipwrecks and storms didn’t stop him. He was told to keep quiet. Threats didn’t stop him. He pushed through the hardships of life and pressed toward the prize of the high calling of Christ (Philippians 3:14). We are all given a high calling from Christ. We are not Paul, but we are called to the same consistency in seeking God. Constant faithfulness in following Christ and His Words will determine how much we affect our world for the Lord. Consistency drowns out distractions, strengthens resolve against attacks and builds new habits that can last a lifetime. When Christ is the most important person in our lives, we can hear what He is saying. A rewarded life will be attained when we apply the power of consistency to everything we do. Hebrews 6:12 says: “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
Prayer:
Father, I receive grace to live a consistent life even as I bring glory to Your Name in Jesus’ Name.
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