Video of the Day: Trailor from 2010 30 for 30″Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever, 1 Corinthians 9:25.
In every sport, there are rivalries based upon close proximity, divisional games, hated rivals, old friends and when top players clash. Within professional sports, non-rivals can form rivalries if certain teams end up playing each other in the playoff’s year after year. When these series turn into instant sports classics, winning teams survive and advance while the losers go home, thinking about what could have been. This is the inspiration behind Winning Time: the epic NBA playoff series between Reggie Miller’s Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks.
As a former competitive athlete, I’ve experienced the agony of defeat, losing a state title by the smallest of margins. Meanwhile, the game of golf can be just as cruel, sent packing after 36 holes, missing the cut and leaving without a paycheck. The apostle Paul addresses Christians who attend the non-Olympic year track and field games. Although all runners seek victory, only one receives a crown. Subsequently, Paul encourages first century Christians to focus on how you play the game. Win or lose, as long as you gave the Lord your best, you can walk away with eyes focused on eternity.
Closing Song:
I was introduced to today’s song over my years in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The lyrics of Destined to Win highlight the words of the apostle Paul in today’s Bible verse. When you struggle with confidence, turn your eyes toward eternity, claiming God’s promises of the Bible in prayer.
by Jay Mankus
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