The Honor Code
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God speaks through Holy Bible in 1 Samuel 2:30 "those who honor me,I will honor" .
People thirst for honor & respect.sometime People of the world stoop to lower heights and do worse things So that they can gain honor or respect before others.
Word of God makes it simple, God will honour he who honours God.simple to say but tough choice to make when faced with pressure.
let's search the life a man who honored God and was honored in return.In this age where people are ready to compromise for the slightest advantage.Eric Liddell is a great Christian role model for the Generations to come.
A faith that inspires generations
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Eric Liddell was a legendary Christian missionary who walked his talk. By laying down his popularity, wealth and ultimately life for service of Jesus Christ.he was the inspiration and story behind the Oscar winning film "chariots of fire".
Born to Scottish missionary parents in china, Eric was sent to do graduation in England.There he discovered his God given skill in running.Eric eventually became the best in the world in his category,100m dash.Eric was the sure shot hope for gold for the British delegation for Olympics.
Eric used to say " God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure." A man of convictions But Eric shocked entire world by declaring that he wont contest Olympics in his favorite category,100m race in which he was the best in world. As it's held in Sunday and it's his principle to honor God by observing sabath on Sunday.from being a darling he became a traitor for British.He didn't change his mind inspite of repeated pleas from higher British officials.
That Sunday Eric preached in a church after giving up on his Olympic dream.for him the priorities were clear. The God of wonders But as the hand of God was evident.Eric got a chance to compete in 400m, But in semifinals two of his opponents had set world records.
while walking to the finals track a man handed over a piece of paper which had a verse written.1 Samuel 2:30"Those who honor me I will honor". He fell down during race and was 30 yards behind.But with word of God in his hands Eric ran like a man possessed.Finished first with 3 yards lead and a new world record.crowds went wild and carried him through the streets.Eric became a hero again.
1924 gold winning performance of Eric Liddell is considered as one of the eight best Olympic moments of all time.
A deal for eternity
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The story didn't end there.Eric Liddell gave up his sporting career, money, fame, identity, status.And became a missionary to china like his parents.served the Lord with all his might. And during the Japanese invasion of china, Eric was confined to a school.
He gave up a chance for freedom brokered by British prime minister Winston Churchill to help a pregnant woman escape.And Eric died there due to sickness.
Eric lidell knew well if his earthly prime minister wanted his welfare so much then how much his heavenly king cared for him.And Eric choose the eternal reward than the earthly comfort. The legacy of a Christian witness ,What a great Christian witness.
No Wonder God intervened for Eric and honoured him as he was ready to give up every thing for God. even 90 years later his life inspires not only Christians but the world also.so much so that during London Olympics in 2013 the theme song was from chariots of fire, the Oscar award winning movie based on life of Eric lidell. say about leaving a Christian legacy !!!..
A matter worth pondering
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Many times people ask why God is not closing mouth of lions as he did for Daniel?. Why we are not seeing many such miraculous stunts by God like saving People from fire like he did for 3 Jewish youngsters?. There are many reasons but one definitely is found in 1 Samuel 2:30. If you are a Daniel who is ready to put his life on stake but won't stop worshipping God almighty.Then God will shut the mouth of the lions coming to devour you.
If you are in the legion of Shadrak,meshek,abednego.Who won't worship idols but only God of Abraham. Then he will come down to protect you from fiery flames.
Yes God honors them who honors God.if not today surely one day , definitely in eternity!!!!.
Are you ready to honor God with your life ?????.
