READY
“But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life.” — Jude 1:20-21
SET
Think back to the greatest team you’ve ever coached. What words would you use to describe that team? Passionate? Committed? Tight-knit? Those are certainly some of the words that come to my mind. Teams like that are special, not because of how well they perform, though they often end up performing well, but because of the way they pursue their goals: with one focus and one mind.
When you’re on a team like that, you feel grounded in your purpose. You feel supported by your fellow players. You feel secure in your performance because the value of the experience goes well beyond the outcome.
Now think about your team in Christ. Are you part of a team that’s pursuing God-given goals—to love God and love others—with the same unity of focus and unity of mind? It’s important to be part of a team of believers that are constantly building each other up with all that passion, commitment, and unity that makes a great team. It’s what God wants for His church, and it’s what allows us to stay safe and rooted in His love, able to push through any struggle that comes our way.
GO
- How do you lead your team or small group of believers?
- Is your team in Christ one of the greatest teams you’ve ever been part of? If not, what would need to change?
- What can you do personally to build up your fellow believers?
WORKOUT
OVERTIME
“Lord, help me be a leader who is pursuing Your goals not my own. Thank You for the team You gave me this season and for all the growth and fun. Help me pursue You with all my heart, mind and soul. In Jesus’ name, amen.”