Ephemeral (Mark 1:35-37)

Good morning all,

The word of the day is "ephemeral.” Jesus was here on earth for only a short time; he understood the magnitude of his mission. There was really no reason for him to do anything else but what he came to do. I think that is why you may have been so focused. The time that he spent pouring into his disciples and investing in those who were hungry for the word was always top priority.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. ³⁶ Simon and his companions went to look for him, ³⁷ and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”

~Mark 1:35-37

Could you imagine having the responsibility that Jesus did? I think you drive yourself nuts just in realizing the importance of your words, actions, and the way you spent your time. Time on this earth is ephemeral, for short-lived. Because you do not have all the time in the world, I would encourage you to revisit your priorities and make sure they are properly in line. My prayer is that each of you listens to the Savior for his plan to be revealed in your life.

Praying for you,

Mo

Deliberate (Acts 9:1-20)

Good morning all,

The word of the day is “deliberate.” Saul never made it to very far with the same name. God knew what he was doing in the life of that man who would eventually be known as the Apostle Paul. This transition was a pretty big deal because this guy was a Hebrew… and a Pharisee! He studied under a prominent Jewish leader of the day, and had mad Scripture skills. He was a Roman citizen, dope communicator, and leader. He was prime for God’s divine intervention.

So he said, “Who are you, Lord?” He replied, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting! But stand up and enter the city and you will be told what you must do.”

~Acts 9:5-6

God is always deliberate with his plans for us. We just have to be intentional about listening and watching for those plans. Question: how has God been deliberate in your life with the stuff you could do for the kingdom? Being a student-athlete gives you a platform to accomplish a ton for the Lord’s purpose. My prayer for you is that God would reveal the plans he has for you in your life. Be deliberate in all aspects of life, knowing that God has a favorable hand on you.

Praying for you,

mo

Plight (Jeremiah 1:18-19)

Good morning all,

The word of the day is “plight.” Jeremiah was called by God to do some crazy stuff. He had a message the was not easy to express, and the peeps did not really want to hear it. The peeps even beat him up because they did not like the message he brought. But, someone had to do it… and God chose him. All this paid off and Jeremiah, because he listened to the Creator, made life safe for everyone…

"Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.”

~Jer. 1:18-19

My question is: are you doing what God wants you to? Simple question, I know. But when God calls you to do something it has implications to the greater good. We are called to sacrifice in our lives so that others may know the love of Christ. We should continually sacrifice for JC, testing our motives, and practicing what God would intend for our lives to have. My prayer is that you ponder what God wants for you concerning your life for this next year. As Jeremiah took on a tough road for the Father, so will each of us face similar stuff. Live in a way that brings glory to JC; give others a reason to want to follow.

Praying for you,

mo