Take Hold of Life
1 Timothy 5-6; Titus 1-3
“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called…so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”
1 Timothy 6:11, 12, 19
Salvation is by faith and grace alone. However, to daily choose the life of the kingdom of God requires that we flee temptation, pursue righteousness, and fight the good fight of the faith. We must take hold of the eternal life that is truly life, and possess it by faith. It’s one thing to win new ground, it’s another thing to hold that ground and possess it. Our world is daily bombarding us with messages that we need more things to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a right we will fight for.
But is our state of happiness, as defined by more things, noticeable beauty, and stimulating experiences, giving us life that is truly life?
The true life of the kingdom of God begins with a relationship with the Life-giver. We are called to pursue, fight for, and take hold of that life.
Are we fighting the good fight?
“Lord Jesus, you are my life and I am pursuing you this day, for your glory.”