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Daily Bread

Get in the game

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To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily. — Colossians 1:29

I love going to Chicago’s Wrigley Field for a baseball game — sitting in the stands, downing a great  hot dog, and cheering the Cubs on to victory!

Unfortunately, Christianity has become a lot like professional sports. As a friend of mine has observed, there are nine guys on the baseball field doing all the work and thousands in the stands just watching. And as you probably know, that’s not God’s game plan for His people. He wants us to climb out of the stands, get out on the field, and join the team.

If you are wondering what good you can do on the field, wonder no more. What about your financial resources? Jesus can take your “silver and gold” and use it to accomplish great things for His glory.

But more than just getting out your checkbook, you have gifts you can contribute. God has given each of us spiritual gifts that can help advance His kingdom. Whether it’s teaching, encouraging, serving, showing hospitality, or extending mercy, each ability can yield great dividends. Let’s follow the example of Paul, who tirelessly served on God’s field for the joy of being used by Him (Col. 1:28-29).

Believe me, it’s far more rewarding to be on the field than to sit in the stands. — Joe Stowell

 

Start where you are in serving the Lord,

Claim His sure promise and trust in His Word;

God simply asks you to do what you can,

He’ll use your efforts to further His plan. — Anon.

 

READ: Colossians 1:24-29

Don’t make a cemetery of your life by burying your talents.

The Bible in one year:

• 2 Chronicles 32-33

• John 18:19-40

CLAIM HIS

FIELD

HIS WORD

JOE STOWELL

WRIGLEY FIELD

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