In our last post we talked about winning the spiritual match that is being played between God and Satan. The only way to win is with God, the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ, we like to think of them as our Dream Team.
When you are part of a team much more is happening off of the court than on the court. The preparation that occurs before is more significant than any one game that is played. Fitness, nutrition, strategy, training, image control and team camaraderie are all important aspects that must be honed off of the court. A high performance record illustrates the mastery of such components. All of this work is required to make a great team, but we aren’t talking about being on a great team, we are talking about being on the Dream Team. The Dream Team is being more than conquerors and doing the impossible. There is only one team that we know of that is unbeatable and matchless and that is the Dream Team; God, the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ.
As perfect as the Dream Team is, claiming them as a fan will not bring success. You must be on the team to win the game. That requires dedication, commitment and a willingness to learn and serve. We know that practice makes perfect and if you fail to plan you plan to fail. When you say you are a Christian yet you make choices and live a lifestyle that is contrary to what the Dream Team stands for you distort their spotless record. You would not do or say anything that would bring shame to your favorite sports team, nor should you do or say anything that would bring shame to the Dream Team.
The Bible has already informed us of what identifies us as members of the Dream Team: the fruits of the Spirit which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These attributes are gained when an individual receives a daily outpouring of the Holy Spirit as well as actively pursuing an intimate relationship with God.
“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” John 15:7 (ESV)
In our next 9 posts we will explore practical ways to seek God and sustain a healthy relationship with Him.
To being wise,
Meredith, Jennifer and Marisa
When you are part of a team much more is happening off of the court than on the court. The preparation that occurs before is more significant than any one game that is played. Fitness, nutrition, strategy, training, image control and team camaraderie are all important aspects that must be honed off of the court. A high performance record illustrates the mastery of such components. All of this work is required to make a great team, but we aren’t talking about being on a great team, we are talking about being on the Dream Team. The Dream Team is being more than conquerors and doing the impossible. There is only one team that we know of that is unbeatable and matchless and that is the Dream Team; God, the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ.
As perfect as the Dream Team is, claiming them as a fan will not bring success. You must be on the team to win the game. That requires dedication, commitment and a willingness to learn and serve. We know that practice makes perfect and if you fail to plan you plan to fail. When you say you are a Christian yet you make choices and live a lifestyle that is contrary to what the Dream Team stands for you distort their spotless record. You would not do or say anything that would bring shame to your favorite sports team, nor should you do or say anything that would bring shame to the Dream Team.
The Bible has already informed us of what identifies us as members of the Dream Team: the fruits of the Spirit which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These attributes are gained when an individual receives a daily outpouring of the Holy Spirit as well as actively pursuing an intimate relationship with God.
“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” John 15:7 (ESV)
In our next 9 posts we will explore practical ways to seek God and sustain a healthy relationship with Him.
To being wise,
Meredith, Jennifer and Marisa
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