Why we flyTo reach our SaviorChristianity is all about Christ; Christ is all about excellence (Colossians 3:1).We lose our lives (Matthew 16:24-25).To reach our potentialWe should not settle for anything less than our best (Philippians 3:12-16).Our “best”so far isn’t enough (Romans 3:23).Jesus saves us to change us (Romans 12:1).God helps diligent motivated seekers find His path (Hebrews 11:6).Why we fearToo challenging.God’s big blessings require a big effort (I Timothy 4:10).What we should fear is losing our birthright because we were not brave enough to claim it (Hebrews 4:1-3).Too differentGetting comfortable in our successes is a reason for change, not inertia (Deuteronomy 32:11).God pushes us to excel, but He is there to catch us when we falter.Jesus says, “Come”It’s possible: Jesus wouldn’t ask something of us we could not deliver (Matthew 14:28-29).It’s taxing: Jesus will put you to work if you come to Him (Mark 1:17).It’s costly: He calls it “a pearl of great price” with reason (Matthew 13:45-46).It’s rewarding: The rest He provides (Matthew 11:28) is worth the effort.Jesus will saveWe rob ourselves of “walk on water” moments because we doubt His power to see us through (Matthew 14:30-31).Jesus will pick us up so we can try again (Philippians 1:6).Jesus can calm the seaJesus may remove our problem, or he may just empower us to deal with it (Philippians 1:12-14).Either way, no storm can separate us from Jesus (Romans 8:38-39).He will shake our house for us today if we ask.
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