1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NIV] ‘..Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.’

DAILY READING – • John 11:1-27; 2 Chronicles 10-11; Psalm 75

Robert Boyle is celebrated today as the father of modern Chemistry. He was a brilliant scientist who was well known for his Christian faith.
Born into a family of great wealth, his life changed definitely when he had a dramatic encounter when he was thirteen years old.

In 1640, while studying in Switzerland, Robert was suddenly awakened one night by loud claps of thunder.
He became terrified by the darkness, punctuated by staccato flashes of lightening and thunder. This scenario began to remind him of how fire would someday consume the world on the day of judgment. Trembling at the hideous thought of being unprepared to face that dreadful day, Robert solemnly resolved to begin living for God.
This experience marked the turning point in his life.
He grew up to become a great scientist whose Christian faith shaped the way he conducted his science.
Robert Boyle is best known today for publishing “Boyle’s Law,” the inverse relation between the pressure and volume of gases that is a standard part of a basic chemistry.
Also as a devoted student of the Bible, he produced books relating scientific and religious knowledge.
He actively supported foreign Christian missions and Bible translations.

While the world may recognize Boyle today as a major scientist, what matters most to Heaven is that he lived his life for Christ.
No matter what we accomplish on earth, our greatest achievement is how we scored on the Heavenly race.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says we should run in such a way as to get the Heavenly prize. At the end of the day that is what matters most.
Life’s greatest question was asked by Jesus when He said “What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul”?
This question weighs heavily, because our soul is the most precious thing that we have. It is immortal.
Millions of years from now, for all eternity, our souls will still be alive. But the big question is, “where will we be?”
Only our decisions today will determine that destination.
It is foolish to put all our energy in the pursuit of earthly wealth that will last only a few years while ignoring pursuit of Heavenly treasures that will last forever..
It’s important that we re-evaluate our priorities. We can no longer afford to keep wasting time, running after frivolities and things that lack eternal value.
Rather we ought to be pressing forward, to the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The truth is that time is fast running out on earth. Eternity is counting. You may delay, but time won’t. The clock is always ticking, the hours are always silently going by, many times unnoticed.

What matters most now is our fervent pursuit of God and His purpose for our lives.
Certainly, as we first seek God and His kingdom, then everything else shall be added unto us.

PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the grace to always make You the priority in my life. Please help me to maintain a lifestyle of spiritual fervency so that my life will continually bring glory to You in Jesus’ Name.

QUOTE:
The treasures of God are never on the shallow end but are always buried in the depths of God’s Word. It takes a personal discovery to get there. – WORDBITE 222.