Primetime Player

"Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." ~ 1 Timothy 1:6-7

In sports, the best players step up when the game is on the line.

Growing up, I remember watching football on Sundays with my dad. One of our favorite players was Deion Sanders. His nickname was "Primetime" because he would always make big plays when his team needed him.

On the other hand, there was Vince Carter. His nickname was "Vinsanity" because he had amazing jumping abilities that allowed him to perform spectacular dunks. But Vinsanity would often disappear in big games.

So, which one are you? Are you like Primetime, willing to step up when God calls on you? Or are you like Vinsanity, someone with all the potential in the world, but too scared to step out on faith.

God is looking for primetime players to be on his team.

God bless,
J.W.

Play Your Position

Many times in life, we make things harder than they really are.

When things go awry, we blame other people; sometimes, even God. When problems arise, we try to fix them. But could it be that our problems remain because we try to fix them? That maybe our lingering crises are a direct result of our refusal to let go and let God? That we’ve somehow placed more faith in ourselves (our education, our intellect, our street smarts, our money, our social status, and our overall brilliance) than an all-knowing, all-powerful, omnipresent God? Could it be that we really aren’t as smart, as talented, or as brilliant as we think we are?

As the saying goes, success comes when preparation meets opportunity. The problem arises when we use our own judgment to make decisions that get us out of position to receive God’s blessings or success.

I liken it to playing defense in the game of football. Every player has a job or position for which he is responsible. If one player over-pursues, or gets out of position, he leaves a gap in the defense that the other team can take advantage of. But, if each player stays in his position, one of them will be in the perfect position to make the play.

The same applies to the game of life. While God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and omnipresent, he gives us each a part, or position, to play. If we play our position correctly, the team will be successful. But, if we over-pursue, and get out of position, we leave holes that the enemy can use to defeat us.

So, when problems arise, play your position. Do what you’ve been called to do, and leave the rest to God.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." ~ Proverbs 3:5-6

Peace,
J.W.