THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 3RD DECEMBER 2024, TUESDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 3rd December 2024 written by Navamani Peter (Karnataka, India)
TOPIC: Not Always Easy
Today’s Reading
Philippians 3:7-14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14 (NIV)
Today’s Message
During my younger years in India, I attended a Christian retreat in the Himalayan Mountains. After the retreat was over, my friend and I decided to climb Naina Peak in Nainital, farther north.
We started climbing early in the morning. It was a hard, steep climb. After an hour or so, I was close to giving up. But a voice kept urging me, “Do not give up.” So I kept climbing slowly. Finally, we reached the peak. The sight of the Himalayan Mountains covered with snow was breathtaking and beautiful.
As I read Philippians 3:14, I think about the ways following Christ resembles that hike. Following Christ is not easy. Truly following Christ requires full commitment and wholehearted faithfulness. And thankfully, our trials refine and empower us to keep growing earnestly in Christ’s discipleship.
Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, even when the journey is challenging, give us the strength to keep following you faithfully. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Focusing on Christ helps me to grow in my faith.
Prayer Focus
Hikers
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