From Rivals to Co-Workers

Send me a textThe Kingdom of God isn’t a race to the top—it’s a mission we carry together. In today’s devotion, we look at a high-stakes rivalry that turned into cooperation and what Scripture teaches about trading comparison for teamwork.Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind or trying to prove yourself—even in ministry or relationships?Today’s devotion takes us back to the height of the Cold War and the space race, where two fierce rivals eventually became unlikely partners. Then, we turn to 1 Corinthians 3 to discover why in God’s Kingdom, we’re not competitors—we’re co-workers on the same mission.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How the U.S. and Soviet Union went from rivals to partnersWhat Paul told a divided church about comparison and callingHow you can shift from competition to collaboration in your own lifeYou were never meant to build God’s Kingdom alone.Share this episode with someone you want to serve alongside. You can send them to dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/32If you’re struggling with comparison, or just need someone to lift you up in prayer, I’d be honored to pray for you.Click “Send me a text” at the end of these show notes or leave a private voicemail by going to www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/voicemail. Your request will be held in confidence.SCRIPTURE VERSE MENTIONED:1 Corinthians 3:5–9 (NLT) —“What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed… For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.”Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today. Connect with Bart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylives Website: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Feeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/groupSubscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.