G R A C E

Hebrews 13:9

For decades the news has been full of stories about athletes who have resorted to counterfeit sources of strength to enhance their athletic performance.  These counterfeit sources had short-term effectiveness, but in the end led to their disqualification and shame.  Today’s scripture draws a strong distinction between wise and foolish sources of strength.

In the book of Hebrews at chapter 13 and verse 9 we read, “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings.  It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them.”

Whether they are performance enhancing drugs or even superstitions about pregame meals, these things are of no value to our hearts or to our bodies.  They are counterfeits. 

Rather than trusting in those things, it’s good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace.  Grace is the receiving of something you don’t deserve and could never merit.  We have received abundant grace from God just to be here competing.  We receive grace daily to live and to pursue our goals.

As you compete today, rest in the grace that has been given to you.  Trust in the strength that comes from that grace and compete with all your heart.

Bible Reading Plan:
Psalms 51
Numbers 9-11