1 Corinthians 15:56-58
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Back when we were young parents (which was so long ago that I can hardly remember that far back), there was a kid’s toy that I think was called a “Slip ‘N Slide.” It was about twenty feet long and three feet wide. You would roll it out on the lawn and soak it down with water. The kids would get a run and, because of the water, they would be able to slide down it with ease.
There was one element that was always required and that was water. If the Slip ‘N Slide was not wet, the kids would not be able to slide down the plastic strip. No matter how fast they would run before they landed, the plastic had become totally unyielding and resistant to a slip or a slide.
There is a spiritual application here. It is possible to water down the Word of God to such a degree that we are always on a slippery surface. Not only is it easy to slide through life, it is almost impossible to even stand up without slipping. The answer is found in today’s Scripture. Paul is telling Christians that to be able to stand firm we are to give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord.
Each of us is called by God to stand firm and sure for Him. We are to live a life of trust under His control. We accomplish this by being in fellowship with Him. We are to spend time reading what He says in His precious word and enjoying fellowship with Him in prayer. Are you standing firm for the Lord or are you on a slip and slide?
Blessings dear hearts! Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil