Our readings in this series are from the book, Such a Great Salvation. Here is a brief excerpt from pages 26, 27:
“Let’s face it: running the marathon steeplechase that the Lord has outlined as the course of our great salvation is just not convenient.
“Indeed, for many people, it might be quite inconvenient to follow Jesus ever more deeply into His great salvation. Such a way of life takes time. It requires discipline. Demands change. It means learning new skills. Reading. Praying. Paying careful attention to how we use our time. Discovering new ways to live for God’s glory in even the most everyday details of life. Turning away from habits of thinking and living which are contrary to the mind and example of Christ. Watching for open doors of opportunity to talk about the Lord. Increasing and improving in Christlike living in all areas of life.
“And setting aside a good many things we might otherwise enjoy, but which are like junk food shops along the route of our race.
“No, it is not convenient to press on like this toward the upward calling of God in Christ, not when we consider so many other matters to be of equal importance as our calling to follow Jesus.”
Our book, Such a Great Salvation, would be a great book to help you ramp-up for your fall schedule. Order your copy now, either in book form or as a free PDF, and top off your summer with a larger vision of your great salvation. You can order a copy of Such a Great Salvation, either in book form or as a free PDF, by going to The Ailbe Bookstore. And if you have not yet signed up to receive Read Moore on your desktop every Monday through Friday, then go to the home page of our website, www.ailbe.org, and scroll to the bottom to subscribe or to update your existing subscriptions. Our great salvation beckons. Let’s strive for it together.
T. M. Moore.
