You Are Ready

It’s time to show the world the glory of God.

We’ve put in the hours and offseason stretches of conditioning and drills on our own, strengthening our weak spots and working hard to make a starting spot or improve our skills. We’ve stayed up late studying film, noting slight adjustments to make and looking for opportunities to excel over our rival teams.

We want the chance to show the world we have what it takes. We want to reach the high point in our careers and live in the top condition our competition demands.

Same with our spiritual training. We’ve learned we are created by a good God who fashioned us in His image and set us apart to do good things. We’ve learned sin separated us from a holy God, but in His love, He sent His Son Jesus to die the death we deserve on the cross, and that He was raised from the dead, giving us new life through the gift of salvation.

We’ve learned what it looks like to live a life mirrored by Jesus, how to grow deep in God’s Word, how to get closer to Him in prayer. We’ve learned to surround ourselves with people who will encourage and challenge us in our faith.

Now, it’s time to show the world the glory of God.

Let’s take this faith to teammates who have no idea about the God who loves them. To coaches who need to see there’s a better, lasting way to lead. And to everyone in our sphere of influence—classmates, family, neighbors—who want to know why you’re different.

Don’t think you’re up for the task?

Think again.

God believes in you. He’s equipped you and strategically placed you where you are and who you’re around. You are strong. You are bold. You are ready.

It’s time.

To Live Your Mission

God puts great value on your life. He creates all His children uniquely, fills them with talents, passion and interests, and places them on teams within cities around certain people on purpose. It’s no accident your locker is next to the teammate who needs an extra bit of encouragement, or that your coaching staff has all come together from around the country to your specific team. God longs for everyone to know Him, and He wants to use your life as an introduction to someone who has yet to experience His personal love.

“How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
the news that the God of Israel reigns!” - Isaiah 52:7

For Greater Faith

We’re always growing. God never lets us stay stagnant. His goal is to get us as close to the likeness of Jesus as possible, and the rest of our life is filled with opportunities and refining moments that will soften and strengthen our spirits, molding us into His image. Where can you go from here? Try discipling someone on your own. Or maybe read through a book in the Bible you’re not necessarily drawn to, but asking Him to reveal something through it. There is always more to explore when it comes to God and life with Him.

“Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.”

- 2 Peter 3:18

To Be A Light

We are on this earth to love God and love others. The way people can see and feel God is most often through their interactions with us. It’s time to step out in faith and let your light shine bright for Him in an increasingly dark world. Take a look around you. Who needs the light of Christ? Offer to babysit for your coach so he and his wife can have a night out. Write a note of encouragement to a teammate, telling them what a great job she did in the last game and pointing out the good ways God made her. The more you get used to living out your light, the more natural it will become each day.

“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” - Matthew 5:14-16

God has given us great work to do in connection with Him through His Holy Spirit. Before Jesus left to return to Heaven, He gave His disciples, and us, this command:

“Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” –Matthew 28:18-20

He knows the hearts that need to hear about His amazing love and grace. And He has chosen us as His conduits to share this. He has given us everything we need. From the beginning, you’ve been prepared. You are created, you are chosen, you are saved, you are free, you are called, you are growing and you are strong.

You are ready.

Now go into your world and let His message transform the lives of every coach and athlete for His glory!

Question: Do you feel ready to go into the world for God? How can you bring God’s truth into any fears you may have about this?

Challenge: Find three ways to show the love of Jesus to three people this week.

We want you to grow deeper in your faith and be confident to guide others as you seek to make disciples. Check out the E3 Discipleship Training to get tangible steps for making disciples and learn how to bring others on the journey.

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