It Takes Discipline

It Takes Discipline

"He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white."
Revelation 3:4

Have you ever wondered if you are really saved? Have you ever thought that you are doing most of the things that Christians are supposed to be doing, but don't have real joy in your life? When you don't read your Bible each day, or pray each day do you really miss it? I would like for you to think about these questions, and ask yourself if this could be you. The basis fact is that your relationship with Christ is only as good as what you put into it. You can't develop a real relationship with Jesus in just one hour at church on Sunday, or at a Bible study once a week with your friends, or an occasional prayer sometime during your week. A real relationship with Jesus will only happen when you take the time and effort to make it happen. It takes discipline to make Jesus part of your life. You need to start your day with Jesus, reading your Bible, praying and thanking Him for everything. This may mean that you have to get up a little earlier in your day to make the time for Him, which may be difficult at first, but it is necessary. I can assure you that once you make time for Jesus each day, that you will begin to look forward to this time, where you can share your needs with Him, and He can also give you His peace and His comfort in your life. You will begin to live your life with joy in your heart and a quiet peace about you. You will begin to grow in your relationship with God, and the troubles of daily living will be easier to bear. The key to being a Christian is all about your daily, personal relationship with Jesus. This relationship is not only the most important relationship you will ever have, but it is the only thing that you will take from this life into eternity.
My Daily Devotional Volume Six
February 15
Robert William Brock, Jr.