When I think of champions I think of Olympic champions and battle heroes.
In the Olympics, the best athletes in the world gather. They are competing to win medals. Three awards are given at the Olympics. Bronze medals, silver medals, and gold medals. Winning the gold is a astonishing achievement and earns you world-wide recognition. It takes a lot of training and dedication to receive this.
In battle, if a warrior shows exceptional bravery, strength, endurance, or strategy he is honored by his nation. Usually he is given an award such as a medal or priceless gift. He may advance in rank, be given money, or (in historical times) be offered a princess to marry! Soldiers train vigorously, follow orders, work with their comrades, and put their nation before themselves.
Champions start like everyone else. But they become more.
God expects each of us to become more than we are. He wants us to achieve His "gold medal" of eternal life and to put His cause before ourselves. He wants us to be champions of what is righteous, godly, and good.
We should work to champion the cause of God.
In the Olympics, the best athletes in the world gather. They are competing to win medals. Three awards are given at the Olympics. Bronze medals, silver medals, and gold medals. Winning the gold is a astonishing achievement and earns you world-wide recognition. It takes a lot of training and dedication to receive this.
In battle, if a warrior shows exceptional bravery, strength, endurance, or strategy he is honored by his nation. Usually he is given an award such as a medal or priceless gift. He may advance in rank, be given money, or (in historical times) be offered a princess to marry! Soldiers train vigorously, follow orders, work with their comrades, and put their nation before themselves.
Champions start like everyone else. But they become more.
God expects each of us to become more than we are. He wants us to achieve His "gold medal" of eternal life and to put His cause before ourselves. He wants us to be champions of what is righteous, godly, and good.
We should work to champion the cause of God.
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