Day 41

Exodus 29-31.  “Conviction”

Eric Liddell was the “flying Scotsman.”  He set an Olympic record in the 400-meter run at the 1924 Olympic Games.  Although favored at 100 meters, he had withdrawn from that race because the qualifying heats were to be run on a Sunday, a day he had firmly set aside for worship and rest.  Instead, he spent the next several months training for the 400.  Incidentally, he also won a bronze in the 200.
Liddell lived out his convictions even when the whole world encouraged him otherwise.  His actions would also fall under the category of integrity.  Moreover, he was willing to follow his heart regardless of the outcome.  We may not be rewarded this side of Heaven for abiding by our convictions.  In fact, it could be a bit painful.  
Yet, that is where the rubber meets the road.  Take a minute to think through your convictions.  What are they?  How much pressure would it take to change them?
“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it” (James 4:17).

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?