The Power of the Extra Mile (Charleston Lim)

This sermon really challenged me to think what I can change in my own life... 
It was short but really cut to the heart of things!
Here you go!

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The Principle and Practice of the Extra Mile:
Matthew 5:38-42
vs. 41 -- and whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two

Context:
Under the law, Roman soldiers could demand that a Jew carry his backpack for 1 mile.
The attitude of that day was that many were bitter and spiteful for being required to do this. 

The hellish level returns evil for good
The human level returns good for good
The heavenly level returns good for evil

Will you go the extra mile in everything that you do?


THE POWER OF THE EXTRA MILE

1. Going the extra mile Builds Stamina

You can build stamina when you push yourself to do a little bit more - just like running. 
Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, just go that extra mile.

"Go the extra mile it is never crowded"

2. Going the extra mile Brings Wholeness

Luke 17:11-19
Vs 14 - all 10 lepers were cleansed physically 
Vs 19 - only 1 was made well 
The Greek word is sozo = save, preserve, heal and made whole. It is the same word used for Salvation
Although 10 got their physical healing, only 1 got full healing

3. Going the Extra Mile Brings Victory

2 Kings 13:14-19 (NIV)
It is interesting... 
Elisha told the king that the battle is won
He then told the king to strike the ground - the king must have known this task was linked to winning the battle
Then why did the King only strike the ground 3 times? 
It is probably because he knew that every victory he wins, means a battle he must fight.

There must be a battle in order for there to be a victory.
Some people are satisfied to survive the world. But we are meant to change the world for Jesus.