READY:
SET:
The end of a season is a bit bittersweet. Seeing connections made among the team and the growth of new skills through the season is amazing. The mark of a proven coach is one who has helped players develop their skillset and cultivated a desire to continue competing.
There is no end of season for the believer who desires to be a disciple. Discipleship is a life-long endeavor marked by two things: producing fruit and proving to be Jesus’ disciple. The directions Jesus gives us on how to do that appear simple: connect to Him. Remain and fruit will be produced. Remain and keep Jesus’ commands. Remain and My joy will be in you.
After we are connected to Jesus, the true Vine, we simply need to cultivate our relationship with Him. How do we cultivate relationships on our team? Partner drills, lunch together after the game or silly games all do the trick. Cultivating our relationship with Jesus is not much different. It comes with time spent with Him in His Word and in prayer.
There is no greater investment we can make than in connecting to Jesus and cultivating fruit with Him. No amount of championships or D-1 caliber athletes will ever replace the joy of knowing Jesus and being His disciple.
GO:
- What is one area you have seen the most growth on your team?
- How has your relationship with Jesus grown this season?
WORKOUT:
OVERTIME:
“Lord, thank You for this season and the team. Thank You for giving us a way to connect to You and cultivate a relationship with You. I want to be proven as a disciple – give me what I need to do that. In Jesus’ name, amen.”