Win or Tie?
January 4th, 2007During the 1970’s Dan Fouts played quarterback for the San Diego Chargers. In a particular game, Fouts was “off.” In fact, the whole team was playing poorly. Everyone associated with the team was frustrated and angry.
Down 14-0 with two minutes left in the game, the coach decided to pull his #1 quarterback and put in the back up — Bobby Douglas. Douglas strapped on his helmet and raced onto the field. As he headed for the huddle, he stopped, turned to the coach and yelled, “Hey Coach, do you want me to win the game or just tie it?”
That is a great question that makes a great statement for us. We are not playing “to tie” or to avoid a “loss.” We are playing to WIN! In fact, according to Romans 8, we have already won. We are MORE THAN CONQUERORS — through Jesus!
Think of what we have in Christ. We enjoy the promise of heaven. We enjoy the presence of a God who is able to do beyond what we ask or think. We have been freely given all things that we need for life and godliness. Our faith is more than a matter of avoiding hell, it is for abundant, victorious life — NOW!
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene (greene.perry@gmail.com)
