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Chase
In the Word
Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith (1 Timothy 6:11b–12a).
Of the Word
After my daughter learned to walk, one of her favorite games became “Chase.” She would peek her head through the doorway of the kitchen wanting me to chase her saying, “I’m gonna get you!” When I “got” her, I would pick her up, tickle her, and start the game over again.
When playing “Chase” with newly-walking toddlers, you don’t have to be very fast in order to catch them. Scripture, however, instructs us to vigorously chase the things of God.
St. Paul tells us to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. On our own, we can trip and fall as we chase after these things. But through Christ’s death and resurrection and with the help of the Holy Spirit, these attributes are attainable for us.
Keep your eyes fixed on God by reading His Word, engaging in constant prayer, and taking hold of the victory over sin and death Christ has won for us. Because of His victory, we can be victorious in our pursuit of that which pleases Him.
Walking with my Lord
Dear Lord, send Your Holy Spirit to lead me in my pursuit of righteousness. Forgive me when I chase after the meaningless things of this world. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Love, Laughter, and Lullabies. DCE Amanda Stacy, author. 11/30 ©2013 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations were taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
