Good morning! As this new day begins there is an excitement here over the Pittsburgh Steelers. After an unheard of three straight playoff wins on the road, the Steelers will make their first Super Bowl appearance in a decade. With so many dreams, aspirations, and sentimental motivations for winning on the line, the Steelers will be under pressure to perform at the peak of their abilities. Over these next two weeks the coaching staff will reinforce the basics of ball control, timing, clock management and everything else that goes along with winning football games.
In life we often face Super Bowl sized challenges. Times when ever ounce of our being is required to see us through successfully. Fortunately for those times, we have been given a powerful coach. Look at the words of Jesus:
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But when the Father sends the Counselor as my representative—and by the Counselor I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I myself have told you.
Superstar athletes do not become that way by themselves. It is the constant feedback and motivation given by their coaches that takes them to the top of their game. In the Christian life we cannot make it in our own strength, but we have been given the Holy Spirit and His power indwells us.
The Holy Spirit constantly reminds us of the basics….”Loving God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength”…”Loving your neighbor as yourself.” In those clutch times He empowers us with strength and abilities that are beyond us. We have the right words to comfort a friend in need. We find a wellspring of peace when we are in the midst of turmoil. We find the strength to press on in spite of personal pain and loss. Instead of calling in a play, the Holy Spirit brings a passage of scripture to mind that is a perfect fit for your situation. At other times He places a song in your heart that changes your perception of the situation at hand. At other times He sends in different personnel to walk along side of you to mentor, encourage and strengthen you.
This morning you may find yourself in the middle of life’s Super Bowl. Take a moment to look at all God has done to prepare you for such a time as this. Look at those who surround you and have made you better. Recognize God’s touch in every part of your circumstances.
Until next Monday may God’s richest blessings be yours this week. Go Steelers!
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