Go Giants! Go Yankees!
Now I know many of you are from Pennsylvania, Maryland
and even Queens and consequently can’t stand my opening line, but have you ever
thought about why? Sure, Jerry Swierczek, you may argue it’s about pure talent… but even when the Phillies lose?
Or how about you Rick Lockhart? The teams you cheer for are solely because they are
located in the place where you’re originally from, but my friend Tommy Waters supports teams from a whole different state. So why do we support the
teams we do?
My answer is simple, common, & without really good
reason – I’m from New York, born and raised in the Bronx, so I support the teams
who represent my community.
Some of you may tease later but in all honesty, these
teams have no real eternal value. Yet so many around the world put so much
money, time, and even prayer toward their achievements. How about us, the body
of Christ?
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be
haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who
richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 1 Timothy 6:17
Who do we glorify with our riches, prayers, attire, and
time? Ourselves? Our favorite sports team? Our God? I was recently challenged
with looking at my life to see what my heart truly gives attention and glory
to. What or who do I promote?
Being a full-time missionary is like being the field coach of a team.
I recently was hit with this concept of being a coach
to student leaders who are leading ministries on their campuses. They are the
players on the field, I am their coach, and you are all part of the team after
the same goal. God owns it all. Some of you pray and some of you invest
financially but together our efforts help advance God’s team through college
students in New Jersey to reach the world!
Whatever role you play, first I want to say thank you.
Without you, this may very well be impossible. Next, I want to challenge you to
increase your investment in this team and support of God’s work. Maybe through
prayer every week at church or through financial gifts, whatever the Lord wants
you to do.
God has placed me as a coach. Will you continue to
support this team?
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