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JUST DO IT!
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
Philippians 4:9

1 Timothy 4:6-8

 

“…and heard, and seen in me, do…”

 

JUST DO IT!
 
The command in Philippians 4:9 is the little word “do.” It instructs us to put what we have learnt into action. The word in the original Greek carries the meaning of not just doing once, or just doing as a manner of routine, but to practise it. It is a commitment to be occupied in the observance of these teachings such that it becomes a part of our lives.
 
That was the measure of dedication that Paul wanted the Philippians to have as they strived to live godly lives in Christ. They were to commit their lives to training and practising godly living continually. It was a lifelong undertaking that they were to embark upon, whereby they must constantly train themselves to think upon and do these things.
 
Indeed, that is what godly living is. It is training, like how an athlete would dedicate his life to become the best that he can possibly be in his sport. For a sprinter, that would mean running the same distance repeatedly, till he knows exactly how many steps it would take to cover the distance, and exactly how many breaths he needs to take. He would be extremely disciplined in his diet, recovery and sleep, making sure that everything in his life is optimised towards maximum performance.
 
In the spiritual realm, we must have that same commitment and spiritual discipline. We must keep doing, practising, and training in things that pertain unto godliness. Practically, this means we would guard our thoughts, our words, and our actions. We would seek to be more prayerful, to study God’s Word more, to rigorously apply all aspects of God’s Word into our lives.
 
We may not have Paul come into our midst to teach us, but we are being taught week after week from the perfect and complete Word of God. Have we put these teachings into practice? Have we actively and consciously tried to carry out these instructions, such that we are brought to a closer relationship with God?
 
THOUGHT: What happens to an athlete who does not follow his training programme?
PRAYER: Father, may Thou grant me the discipline and commitment to apply all that I have learnt from Thy Word into my life.

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