INSPIRASUNS

So right about now, I’m guessing you have the chorus from the John Fogerty song from about 40 years ago running through your head. No, that wasn’t my intent, but ever since I thought about the message for today’s little blog post, I must admit, it’s been running through mine.

I’ve shared here before that I have a dear friend who shares a daily meditation/scripture/message with me. His message this morning resonated with me. He has added a Lenten devotional to his message, and this morning he shared about the legend of the “12th Man”. The story is that during a critical Texas A&M football game, when injuries plaguing the Aggies had dwindled their numbers early on, the coach spotted a student in the stands who might possibly fill in if needed. After hearing the coach shout to him, “suit up,” the student quickly did as instructed and stood on the sidelines for the remainder of the game, ready to jump into the fray if the time came.

My friend shared this story in the context of his specific meditation and message. My message is similar, although not as detailed. I heard the words to the song “Put Me in Coach” after I read his message. Yes, put me in Lord and let me help do your work.

How many times in this life have we felt like our team, the children of God, is behind in the game? Many have walked away from Him. We’ve removed Him from our schools, our businesses, our government, the very places where He needs to be the foundation. Dare I say, some churches don’t acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God and the only way to the Heavenly Father.

Well, friends, the game is getting real, and there aren’t many quarters left to play. There will come a day when we will stand before Jesus to account for how we played. Did we play with all our heart, did we leave nothing on the field, did we give everything for the win, for His victory? If we can answer yes, then awesome.

Be focused on the prize, friends, eternity with our Lord, if we give it all for Him. I believe there is still work to do, so “Put Me in Lord”, I’m ready to do your work today.

Have a good day, everyone. Continued prayers for the return of sweet Emily Rea.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.