Wow.
1/100th of a second.
Micheal Phelps is an amazing swimmer. More than that, he is now a living Olympic icon. What he has done so far is a beat down of all competitors. What Phelps has done, especially tonight, is downright magical. He defines this Olympic Games American superstar.
He deserves it. More importantly, he has earned it.
I can only guess at the number of hours he trained. Some will say that his skill is a gift and that he was born to swim (these folks will point to the angle of his feet!). I guess they are right. He has been give a physical gift from God.
But this physical gift means nothing without early morning swim practices all his young life. This physical gift gets wasted if he opts to watch TV over swim team meets. His God-given talent gets wasted if he and his family don't intentionally devote themselves to perfecting his talent. The sacrifice they make is the price of Gold medals and Olympic glory.
You and I have been gifted by God as well. We might never win a gold medal at the Olympics but our reward is just as precious and glorious. As we hone and use our spiritual gifts for the glory of God and the benefit of others we participate in God's work in the world. Our sacrifice and hard work in this life helps us to prepare for the joy-filled Life to come.
Phelps reached out and won his 7th Gold in an amazing finish.
Jesus opened his arms wide on the cross so we be within his saving reach. And Hr did to just in time.
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