Wednesday, January 2, 2019 -New Year, New You

As we begin a new year, we will be walking through a new series that focuses on spiritual disciplines. Paul leads the charge with encouragement to run to win this race we are in. He reminds us this is not an ordinary race where only one person takes home the prize, although the training is much the same. To run the race toward Christ means to lay aside the desires of our selfish nature and put on our new nature that longs for the things of God. Our new heart is led by the Spirit and pushes toward pleasing Jesus, instead of ourselves. In this race, we are led to bring others with us to the truth of Christ and His saving power. The rescue of each heart is a win for God's kingdom. Jesus is the prize and leading others to Him is the race we run.   1 Corinthians 9: 1-27 Kenny Nix, Pastor